"What have you been so busy with?" Elliot asked as he looked at Avery emotionally.

Avery finished tending to his wound, then turned and packed the first aid kit.

"I've been busy with work," she answered casually.

"You're lying. If it's work, then why aren't you going to the office?"

Elliot sat up straight, then grabbed onto Avery's arm and continued, "You've been behaving weirdly recently. I can't read you at all."

"What's there to read?" Avery said. "Listen, Elliot. I'm thankful that you saved me last night and I can buy you dinner… Or I could give you a medal."

Elliot was taken by surprise, and he released Avery's arm and said, "I didn't save you for your thanks. Take your daughter and go! Also, that bratty son of yours messed with my home's power and the internet today. If you won't discipline him, then don't mind if I do so myself!"

"I'm sorry," Avery apologized awkwardly. "I'll teach him a lesson when I get back. I promise this won't happen again."

Avery put the first aid