However, when Chad saw Mike's messages, he held back.

Forget about it! He was not going to care about it! He was going to pretend as if he knew nothing. This time, Elliot was the one that crossed the line.

How could he take Avery away and not contact her family?

If Chad were Mike, he would be furious too.

Time passed, and it was almost eleven in the morning. Hayden did not cause a scene. Chad did not even see him.

He did not know what Hayden's plan was. Whatever his plan was, he might have already abandoned it.

After the funeral, the guests headed to the hotel for lunch.

Chad walked over to Elliot.

"Mr. Foster."

Elliot stopped and looked at him coldly.

Chad said awkwardly, "My condolences."

Elliot heard him and headed to the parking lot. Chad quickly chased after him and mustered the courage to ask, "Mr. Foster, is Miss Tate with you? Her children are worried about her safety—"

Elliot swallowed and said hoarsely, "She's not dead."

Chad was baffled. What sort of reply wa