"Mom!"

"Mom!"

The shouts of the two children echoed inside the mansion.

Inside the master bedroom, Avery heard her children shouting and tensed. She tried to escape from Elliot— who was on top of her. She could not break free.

"Elliot Foster! Let me go!" Tears began to well up in her eyes as she grew anxious.

He grabbed onto her wrists tightly. He had no intention of releasing her.

"I'm not done!" His voice was low and tinted with annoyance. "Do you really believe that they need something from you?"

"It doesn't matter when or why they are looking for me, all that matters is they need me!" She struggled to fight him off. Her eyes grew red with tears as she struggled against him.

He simply tightened his grip. There was no way she could escape if he was determined to keep her there.

Tears rolled down her cheeks, and her eyes slowly filled with resentment.

Outside the door, Layla was about to burst into tears, and Tammy immediately lifted her up.

"Don't cry, Layla! I just h