The loud sound startled Avery and Mike and they looked at the door with surprise. From there, they saw Elliot's face looking horrible and sunken as if someone had offended him.
"Hi, Avery's ex-husband!" Mike jumped off the table and marched towards Elliot as he greeted Elliot cheerfully.
Avery felt pain in her temples. Mike had no idea what a scary person Elliot was. It was up to Avery to stop Mike from inviting his own death. Avery quickly strode toward Mike and pulled him backward.
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