"Mommy, Layla is angry." Hayden changed the topic. "She thought that I would be returning with you, and now, she is upset with me because I didn't get you home. She is now ignoring me."

Avery was heartbroken. "Let's call her!"

"She won't answer," Hayden said.

"Then, I'll call her tomorrow," Avery said. "Don't tell her about the things that had happened here. I don't want her to worry."

"Hmm." Hayden understood. "Mommy, they beat Elliot up for getting me out of Ylore."

Avery was stunned.