"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 Hayden if they were indeed not there!

Avery thought that the children were using sickness as an excuse to do something in secret.

Layla was more innocent and did not have conniving thoughts. Her flaw was that she was a little too obedient when it came to Hayden.

Considering Hayden's history of "bad behavior", Avery could not help but have an ominous feeling inside her heart.

She pulled up in front of Starry River Villa, then rushed toward the front door.

She keyed in the security code on t