There were only three of them in the huge room. The atmosphere was strangely quiet.

The waiter left after serving the food.

Elliot was thinking about what to say, and just as he was about to say something, Avery beat him to it. She had spoken because she did not want him to say anything that might upset Hayden.

"Hayden, didn't you say you were hungry? This restaurant is quite good. Have more food."

Avery placed a huge pile of food on Hayden's plate.

Hayden lowered his head and ate. He did not even look at Elliot.

Elliot picked up a ladle and scooped some soup for Avery. "When are you planning to return to Aryadelle?"

Avery did not want to talk to Elliot in front of Hayden because Hayden was extremely sensitive to Elliot. She was worried that the rift between father and son would worsen with a single misspoken sentence.

"Let's eat!" Avery lowered her gaze and ate small mouthfuls of food.

A moment later, Hayden was full. He placed his utensils down. "Mommy, I'm tired. I'll go h