Elliot held Avery in his arms and carried her to the couch.

"Stay home, Avery. I'll go see Chelsea now." He gazed into her eyes and promised, "I will make her pay the most severely."

Avery nodded.

Elliot and Chad left moments later.

In the car, Elliot dialed Chelsea's number on his phone. It took a few tries before his call was answered.

In the past, she had always picked up his calls within seconds.

Chelsea did not speak after she answered the call.

She knew that something bad must have