Shea was tidying her desk with Mrs. Cooper's help.

Elliot's Adam's apple bobbed in his throat as guilt overcame him.

These past few days, he had told Shea to get more rest every time she complained of dizziness.

He did not expect sleeping pills to be the cause of her discomfort.

If Avery had not taken her to the hospital for the checkup, who knows how long she would have continued taking the pills.

Elliot felt grateful toward Avery, but he did not know how to express his thanks.

The first thing that Mrs. Cooper did the next day was to go to Avery's house.

Avery was surprised and quickly invited Mrs. Cooper into her home.

"I'm sorry for showing up without notice, Avery," Mrs. Cooper said as she handed two food containers to her. "I made some of your favorite pickled vegetables, so I wanted to bring them to you."

"Thank you! Why did you come by this early?" Avery said as she poured a glass of water for her guest.

"To be honest, Master Elliot was the one who asked me to come by