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?"

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