If Elliot did not see her or think of her, he could eat, sleep, and live like a normal person.

However, the moment he thought of her, his body would begin to react to her.

A moment later, a knock came on his door. Elliot entered his room from the balcony.

He opened the room door. Mrs. Cooper was standing outside.

"Sir, Avery came by just now. She said she was looking for you. I asked her as to her intentions for seeing you, but she did not tell me," Mrs. Cooper said. "She left."

"I saw." Elliot's expression was calm. His tone was cold.

"Oh, the next time she comes, should I invite her in?" Mrs. Cooper asked.

"No," he muttered after a while.

…

When Avery returned home, she was completely drenched.

"Mommy, why are you so wet? Did you not bring an umbrella?" Layla said, heartbroken.

Mike pushed her upstairs. "Quickly, go take a shower. You might catch a cold."

Avery headed upstairs.

"Uncle Mike, why did you let Mommy come back alone?" Layla looked at Mike reproachfully.

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