Elliot suppressed his laughter. "Avery, what happened to raising them strong? It's just a tumble. Let him get up on his own."

She flushed. "This is not the same thing."

"The floor is carpeted, and he won't get a bruise even if he tries. He won't even break his bones or anything like that." Elliot eliminated all possible excuses Avery could come up with. "Do you understand that I'm not spoiling him on purpose? Sometimes, knowing something and actually doing it are two different things."

Avery glared at him, and Elliot pulled her toward him. "Let's not disturb Robert and Rose. They are having fun."

Robert had completely shifted his attention from his parents to Rose. He took Rose's hand and took her to the gaming area. "Rose, let me show you my toys! I have loads of them!"

He left with Rose and Elliot said, "See? He doesn't need us at all. When he gets a girlfriend in the future, you will understand that nothing is up to you anymore."

Half an hour later, Layla returned home from sc