Back at the Starry River Villa, Avery was feeling much better compared to during the day.

Aside from feeling a little exhausted, her stomach did not hurt anymore.

After having a warm and pleasant dinner, she brought the two children to the living room and took out the gifts both she and Elliot had prepared for them.

Elliot asked her not to tell them that those gifts were from him, but she could not fulfill that request of his because she did not want to lie to the children.

"Why are there four gifts, Mommy?" Layla's eyes sparkled as she looked at the four gift boxes.

She was very excited to open all the gifts.

"Mommy bought these two, and Daddy bought the other two." Avery made a point to pay special attention to Hayden's expression when she said that.

When Hayden heard the word 'Daddy', his warm expression turned cold in an instant.

"Let's open the gifts and see what's inside!" Avery picked up the gift that Elliot bought first because she knew that Hayden would leave if he ope