"You mentioned talking about our lives together. Did you have any special requests?" Avery took a seat at the dining table, then lifted her gaze at Elliot.

Elliot shook his head and said, "I'm worried Hayden would feel uneasy about me moving in."

"Well, I'm definitely not moving into your place! The kids wouldn't move there, and I can't be apart from them," Avery said without hesitation. "I don't want you to be upset, but the kids take priority over you in my heart."

Elliot had no words.

Even if Avery had not said it, he knew the reality of things.

Hearing it said out loud just stabbed at his heart.

He could not come up with a perfect plan, so he turned silent.

Avery thought that her words were too harsh and hurt him.

"How about we don't think about this for now? You could move in here or we could move into your place. As long as we don't make it an issue, it isn't something that would trouble us," she said comfortingly.

"I've given it some thought. I want to give the kids som