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Chapter 1022
It was the first time Avery had a face-off with her son. In truth, she had regretted what she said the moment the words were out.Though her son was not a three-year-old, he was still a child who was not even ten years old; no matter how old a child was, they would always long for their mothers’ love and embrace, just like how Avery would still act like a child to Laura when she was alive.How could she bring home the frustration she felt because of Nathan and vent it on her children?Just as she was about to go after Hayden, he had already left the mansion.Avery went downstairs to find that the entire living room had erupted into chaos."Layla, don't cry. I've already sent the bodyguard after him. He's going to be fine." Mrs. Cooper held Robert in her arms and consoled Layla.Avery was completely distraught. While she was contemplating whether to calm her children down at home first, or to go after Hayden first, Layla came over for a hug."Mom, did you scold Hayden?"Avery fe
Chapter 1023
The mother and son sat on the branch quietly and after half an hour, Hayden's muffled voice was heard saying, "Mom, let's go home."Avery was slightly stunned for a moment, but she immediately got up and held his hand tightly.The conflict earlier had taken place because of Elliot, who hadn't a clue about it, and Avery had told Mrs. Cooper to not inform him.Elliot already had his hands full dealing with the wedding and Nathan White, Avery didn't want him to worry over mundane details.At around ten at night, she walked out of the shower and stared at the empty bed, only to realize that she was not tired at all.She just missed Elliot badly. When he was here, he would talk to her about what happened during the day and discuss matters of education the children receive, or dream of the future with her.Though they had been together for a long time, there were simply endless topics that they could talk about.She sighed quietly and wondered what he was doing.Half an hour later, s
Chapter 1024
His heart twitched at the question and he immediately tried to pull Avery out of the study room.Avery noticed he was trying to hide something and released his hand to walk toward his desk."How's the wedding venue coming? When's the rehearsal? Have you taken any videos today?" She asked as she went to sit down on his leather chair. As soon as she sat down, the document on his laptop came into sight."Ahem!" Her face flushed as she cleared her throat awkwardly."I think your vow is too brief so I'm trying to extend it." A faint pink shade crept up Elliot's handsome-looking face as he reached his arm over to close the laptop.Avery stopped him and gazed up. "I will write it myself! I thought you needed it fast so I didn't put much effort into it. I will be able to write a much longer vow if I try again.""You don't really need a long vow. Just be sincere enough to move me," he stated his minimum requirement.Her brows twitched at the request."Why? Is that so difficult?" He aske
Chapter 1025
She plugged the blow-dryer in and walked towards him.He opened his arm and wrapped them around her waist. Her heart throbbed, feeling as though she was being surrounded by a love that was both gentle and heavy. She could sense the heat on his skin through his clothes, and soon, she started to feel his breath on her as well."Elliot, have you been feeling really exhausted?" She asked."Yes, but it's worth it," he drawled and breathed deeply as he entered a relaxed state."Close your eyes, then, and don't think about anything.""Okay."She switched on the blow-dryer and ran her fingers through his hair; the warm wind was sleep-inducing and though his hair dried thoroughly shortly after, she didn't have the heart to turn it off because she could feel like he had fallen asleep while leaning against her.The weight of his body was pressed against her and she realized that she would have said yes if Nathan had asked for 30 million a month at this very moment, she might have agreed.
Chapter 1026
She shook her head frantically with tears in her eyes. "No... Elliot, it's not you... It's really just a nightmare."Seeing how desperately she tried to explain, he nodded and asked, "Tell me then, what nightmare did you have?"She took a deep breath to slowly calm herself down."I dreamt of the day of our wedding. We were standing in the church surrounded by guests and I was really excited. Suddenly, the roof of the church was lifted and following a blinding ray of light, a gigantic black monster appeared and reached its enormous claw out, before taking you away with it..."She couldn't help but start sobbing once again.Elliot believed her and studied her empathetically, "Avery, it's just a dream. It's not real. There's no gigantic monster in this world. Even if there was one, I would kill it before it can take me."She sighed a breath of relief after seeing his face right next to her. "Yeah. That dream just seemed so real, so I couldn't help myself. I feel much better to see y
Chapter 1027
"Avery said that she told her patient to leave something red by the window. Just check to see if you find any red objects next to anyone's window, and I will go find him," Mike said and took out a photo, "Here, this is a photo of the guy."Chad looked at the photo for a few moments and exclaimed, "Why does this person look so familiar?""I knew you were going to say that. Don't you think he looks like Shea?" Mike said, "Avery agreed to treat him because of that."Chad took the photo into his hand for a closer look. "They do look kind of similar, but up close, not that alike.""Let's discuss when we find him! He's a poor guy, being locked in the house without any freedom." Mike scowled. "Avery is just too nosy, but that's what I like about her.""It's not like it's affecting her own life. It's nice to do good deeds that are within one's capability."In a certain residential area, Peter's sister spotted a drone in the sky when she was hanging the clothes and called out, "Peter, the
Chapter 1028
Avery froze. She had not expected Elliot to have guests over.Elliot had never had the habit of inviting guests over, and because the others weren't speaking out loud, she had not heard them at all before she went downstairs.Avery's face flushed three seconds after being stared at by the others and she immediately turned around to head back upstairs.She had been quiet when she went down the stairs, but extremely loud when she headed back up.Back in the living room, the others looked away."Elliot, that's the woman you are marrying this time?""Isn't that the same woman? Have you forgotten that she almost killed you?""I was wondering why she looked so familiar? She was the same woman from last time? Elliot, you sure are loyal!""It's not like that. That woman gave birth to Elliot's children. Three of them! That's not bad!""But Elliot doesn't like kids!""Hahaha! He doesn't like others' kids, but he's bound to like his own, right?"The others discussed cheerfully in front
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"How can you not care? You are being taken advantage of! It's not like you don't have money, or have issues finding another woman! Dump her and you can find other women to give birth to thirty children that share your family name!""..." Both Elliot and Avery were rendered speechless."Yeah! What's with your taste in women? That Avery knows no manners! She didn't even say hi when she saw us just now, who does she think she is?""She has no manners! Considering what she's done to you so far, she has always been that arrogant! How can you put up with a woman like that?""Elliot, dump her and we will introduce better women to you. You won't even have to delay your scheduled wedding day.""Yeah! My sister has always liked you. Not only is she prettier than Avery, but her figure is also perfect! She is definitely going to make you happy!""It's fine. Avery and I have been in love with each other for many years and I don't want anyone but her," Elliot refused politely.Around the corn