He proposed a solution. "Then move to a bigger mansion."

"The children and I have gotten used to this place, so we don't want to move," Avery said with resignation. "Just keep your urge to shop in check! I know you are rich, but money can be used to elevate our personal lives, and it can also be used for good deeds. You can make donations to poor communities in the mountains or to non-profit organizations."

"I am doing all that as well." He stepped back toward the trunk and moved more boxes out. "I bought you jewelry. I know you think it's too troublesome to wear them, but I like them on you."

She opened the box and found multiple smaller boxes.

"Elliot, did you empty the shops?"

"I didn't," he said. "I didn't buy the ones that didn't look good."

Avery felt helpless. She knew she should be happy to receive such gifts, but she was not in the slightest bit happy. Her jewelry cabinet did not have the space for this many new pieces.

"What did you buy Layla?" She suppressed the urge to lec