"Why would people criticize him?" Layla took Avery's words seriously, and she looked sad.

Avery did not know how to explain things to her daughter.

She worried that if she revealed everything to Layla tonight will make it difficult for her to fall asleep, so she held her tongue.

"It's nothing. I was just speaking hypothetically. You have to remember that your father is a good man. Don't dislike him no matter how other people criticize him."

"Okay." Layla was confused, but she nodded her head and said, "I'll listen to you, Mommy."

Once Avery finished helping Layla with her bath, she tucked her into bed.

It was already past ten by the time Avery returned to the master bedroom.

Elliot pointed at the midnight snack that the butler had sent over and asked, "Do you want to have something to eat?"

Avery shook her head and said, "I gain weight easily if I eat this late at night. I want to be the most beautiful bride tomorrow. Don't tempt me with food."

"I'll ask the butler to take it