Elliot was afraid that once he saw Avery and the children, he would be too engrossed in the happiness that he would not be able to calmly face the darkness behind him.

He did not want his terrible problems to affect her and the children.

Avery looked at Elliot remaining silent. She could see the complicated gaze he had. She could not read his expressions.

She thought that as long as she took the initiative to invite him and be the first one to admit defeat, he would accept it. However, why wa