Chad's words made Elliot stand up abruptly from his chair.

Avery had probably gone back to tell the children about the outcome. Layla did not want to go with him, but Avery said that she would not coax Layla. As a result, Elliot would have to be the one to go home and appease the little girl.

When Elliot went back to Starry River Villa, the first thing he heard when he got out of the car was Robert crying.

He wondered why Robert was crying.

Elliot felt his heart tense up as he strode toward the villa.

Inside the huge living room, Mrs. Cooper hugged the sobbing Robert and tried her best to coax him.

Elliot walked in directly without changing his shoes, went up to Mrs. Cooper, and glanced briefly at Robert who was crying his eyes out.

"What happened to Robert?"

"You should head upstairs and check on Layla, Master Elliot! She's crying even more fiercely." Mrs. Cooper's voice sounded a little choked. "Avery left with Hayden, and Layla can't take what's happening. Robert doesn't und