"He knows nothing. We can fight in a softer voice, and it would not even scare him," Avery said quickly but in a hushed tone.

Sure enough, Robert still looked adorable. He did not understand what they were talking about.

Avery took a teether and put it in Robert's hand. Robert put the teether in his mouth and munched on it.

"Do you want to carry Robert?" Elliot wanted to cheer her up.

Avery replied, "I'm too weak."

Elliot said, "Do you want some water?"

Avery replied, "I'm not thirsty."

"I brought the presents here. Let me show you," Elliot said, about to go to get the presents.

Avery saw him pacing back and forth with Robert in his arms. He said, "You're carrying Robert, can't you just sit still? If I want to see the presents, I'll go see them myself."

Elliot heard what she said and sat down next to her.

"Just say that you bought the presents. Don't mention me," Elliot reminded.

"I will help you pass the presents to the children. Don't you worry about the rest." Avery looke