Elliot let out a muffled harrumph. Avery did not know whether it was in response to her, or he was in pain.

There was some shuffling coming from the door.

Elliot looked over to see Mrs. Cooper carrying Robert while Mike carried Layla. Four of them stood outside the door, peeking into the room to check out the situation.

They could actually just enter the room to have a look. Eliot did not know why they had to stand outside the door.

Although it was a little embarrassing that there was a huge