Avery thought about it from another perspective. If Elliot had slapped her, she would resent him for life. She would have gone to the hospital and gotten an abortion out of spite.

When she thought about it that way, she secretly thought that Elliot might never look for her ever again.

A week had passed, and Tammy and Avery were in one of the most elite restaurants in the city.

The bruise on Tammy's face was almost gone, and Tammy had asked Avery out for a meal. Tammy fully intended to buy Avery a meal.

Initially, Tammy had invited the children, but Wesley had taken them and Shea out.

"Avery, Elliot did not go looking for you for the past few days, right?" said Tammy, worry tinting her voice.

"Hmm." Avery ordered a few dishes and passed the menu to Tammy.

"I heard that he has been at home for the past few days. He never left the house." When Tammy said that she could not help but laugh. "I don't really hate him anymore. For real. It really tickles me that now he is feeling wor