By the time Avery walked her way back home, it was already evening.

The weather was not great today, and it had turned dark outside earlier.

Mrs. Cooper was shocked to see her drenched and in a daze.

"What happened, Avery?" Mrs. Cooper held Avery's hand. "Did you not want Master Elliot to leave? Don't be like that. You can go back to Aryadelle whenever you want, right?"

Avery shook her head, then croaked, "Where are the kids?"

"Robert is sleeping. Layla and Hayden are taking a shower. They