Of course, Elliot understood this, but he was not as nervous as Avery.

Ivy was his daughter. He would not regret sacrificing his life for her.

However, he would not say such a thing out loud. If he were to say it, Avery would surely be angry.

"Too bad." Elliot swallowed. He said, "We've suffered for so long, but we still haven't heard any news about Ivy."

"I refused to believe it, but now, we just have to accept that we won't find her… no matter how hard we try. We have to accept this fact."

Elliot listened quietly without saying anything.

"Elliot, let's put lay this matter to rest! We still have to continue living." Avery looked at him. She knew what he was thinking.

All this while, he had been able to get anything he wanted. He had never suffered defeat. It was natural that he would not easily give up his search for Ivy.

"Hmm." Elliot agreed because he did not want her to worry. He did not want her to be tormented by Ivy.

"Do you want to eat something?" Avery had brought