Avery wanted to return to work, too, but her body still had not recovered.

Even if she wanted to go back to the office, Mike would not allow it.

There was another thunderstorm today.

This winter was much colder than the years before. Mike reminded her not to leave the house before he went to the office earlier.

"You can invite your friends over to the house if you're bored, Avery," he said.

Avery simply grunted in response.

Once Mike left, she suddenly thought about how she did not really