"Layla's dizzy, Mommy. She'll be fine after she gets some rest," Hayden said. "You don't need to worry."

"I see… That's good. Take care of your sister."

"I will."

After she hung up, Avery did not return to the office.

She continued to drive toward the house.

She had come to the conclusion that the children were not at home.

If she had told Hayden that she was on her way home, the children would have immediately made their way home.

She would quietly return home and give another call to