The last thing Avery wanted was to see Ruby, much less watch their child be born into the world and then coming over to search for Elliot.

If the child did come looking for them in the future, she might not be able to bring herself to turn the girl away heartlessly.

However, she would never let Elliot see the child.

That was the extent of her kindness as far as the present scenario was concerned.

"We're putting a pause on this issue. You'd better do as you said in the future." She put an end to it. "I don't think you'd be as generous as I am now if you were in my shoes, Elliot."

"I know that. Avery, thank you." He looked at her gratefully, "I won't let myself be confused again in the future."

"Okay. Time to get up. Let's go down together," she planned to keep him company and eat a little more.

She had no appetite when she ate alone, but now that she had resolved the conflict with him, she started to feel a little hungry.

After he got up, he walked to the bathroom and washed hi