Layla and Hayden rushed to the front door. They saw the man standing outside via the security system.

"Mommy! Dirtbag Dad is here!" Layla cried in a panicked yet excited voice as she ran toward her mother.

Avery took off her apron and picked up her daughter.

"Don't be scared, sweetie. Go to your room with your brother, she said as she glanced at Hayden.

Hayden reluctantly entered the bedroom with Layla.

Avery exited the children's room and walked past the living room to the front door. Sh