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Chapter 1106
"Are you really not going to the hospital to get some scans done?" Avery gazed at Elliot with concern."I'm fine." He was sure about his physical condition. These were nothing but external injuries.He had yelped out in pain last night because Avery's so-called "light touch" was not light at all."You better be fine. Otherwise, if your health worsens when we're in Roburg, you're the one who's going to suffer. They don't have the best medical facilities there," Avery said, then could not help but pack more medical supplies in her suitcase."Rich people exist even in the poorest countries. As long as the wealthy exist, there would definitely be medical facilities to match. Even if it's a private hospital, they'd be able to treat a typical, small injury," Elliot said as he took the emergency first aid kit out of the suitcase. "Are you wishing for me to get sick by bringing all of these medical supplies?"Avery was rendered speechless by his words."Bring some more pretty dresses. Th
Chapter 1107
Elliot frowned. He probably did not feel very good about the situation.On the way to the airport, he and Avery began to discuss the matter."We shouldn't allow Eric to spend too much time with Layla in the future. What if he has impure intentions?" Elliot said sternly with furrowed brows."Do you know the age difference between them, Elliot? They're almost twenty years apart!" Avery said."It's only a fifteen-year gap," Elliot said. "I once read an article about a couple with a fifty-one-year age gap, and they got married! Do you really think that a mere fifteen-year gap could stop Eric from having any impure intentions toward our daughter?"Avery was speechless."I know you trust him, but he's still a man after all. Besides, Layla is so beautiful—""Listen, Elliot. If Eric really wants to become my son-in-law, I would have no objections. However, none of this will be up for discussion before Layla is of age. If they still have a good relationship by then and are set on spendin
Chapter 1108
When Avery entered the drugstore, she saw the familiar silhouette flash by and enter the bathroom.She turned back anxiously to check if Elliot noticed anything.He was waiting for her at the drugstore's entrance at first, but when Avery turned back, she saw him walking into the store.She instantly felt nervous and uneasy but maintained her composure.For some reason, she was afraid of letting Elliot see Wesley.Avery felt afraid of having Elliot meet Wesley. Her worry did not stem solely from what he said, but it also came from the unshakable feeling she had of them getting into a fight if they met. "I'd like some medication for bruises and some painkillers. Please also get me a bottle of iodine," Avery said to the store clerk once Elliot was standing behind her.Elliot raised his brows and asked, "Why are you buying so much medicine?""I want to try out the medicine here." Avery forced a smile. "What if their medicine is good?""You're using me as a guinea pig.""It's not
Chapter 1109
Avery checked to see if Wesley had replied to her text.She could not help but send him a text earlier to ask if Shea was still alive.She truly hoped that he would answer her question.On the other hand, Elliot was frowning at the text message he received from Ben.Ben asked if they had safely arrived in Roburg.However, this was not what caused Elliot to frown, but the message that followed.[I'm just going to put it out there! Your sister, Lilith, is staying at my place right now! Peter returned to Bridgedale. She refused to go with him, and I couldn't let her bother you! But I'm in a dilemma right now! She won't listen to me at all!]Elliot instantly lost his appetite as he read the text message.He had only agreed to give the White siblings a monthly allowance. He did not agree to get involved in their personal lives.Ben: [Your sister doesn't like learning, Elliot. I told her that I'll find her a good university but she would rather die than go to university. She's only
Chapter 1110
Avery saw that Elliot was smiling, but she could hear the dissatisfied tone in his voice.If she was not texting Wesley, she would definitely give her phone to Elliot."I'm texting Tammy!" She found a seemingly reasonable excuse. "She asked if we've arrived yet, and the subject that she is talking about right now is a little sensitive." "What kind of sensitive subject?" Elliot accepted her explanation, but he was now curious about what she and Tammy were talking about."Women's subjects," Avery pushed through. "It's got to do with pregnancy. She thinks that I'm experienced because I've had three children, so… So I won't want to show you my phone. It'd be embarrassing if she asked something private!"Elliot nodded as he understood and respected her decision.He picked up his own phone and opened up the camera. He was prepared to show her his skills. Avery immediately posed with a peace sign.Elliot took the photo, then handed his phone to her.Avery took the phone, then purse
Chapter 1111
"You got a text message, by the way," Elliot said. Then, he paused for a moment and said, "But it could be spam."Avery's body stiffened as she turned to him anxiously and asked, "Did you look at it?"Elliot shook his head and said, "I didn't. Weren't you the one who said I can't look at your phone?"Avery nodded with a smile and said, "Good boy. It's not like I don't want to show it to you. Of course, you can look at it if you want to. It's not like I'd get mad."She said this, but she zipped her purse shut. It was obvious that she did not plan on showing her phone to him."Aren't you going to read it?" he asked."Didn't you say it was spam? I think it probably was, too." Avery held her purse in one hand and held Elliot's arm with her other hand. "My information was leaked after I bought the villa. I constantly get calls from people asking me if I want to buy a house. Banks also call me to ask if I'm interested in taking out loans.""I get phone calls like that occasionally, to
Chapter 1112
Wesley finally answered Avery's question.[You're right. She's still alive. But she's very sick right now. Instead of letting you guys worry, you were better off thinking she was dead. That way, you can all quickly go back to your peaceful lives. Don't tell Elliot about this, telling him would do nothing but upset him.]Avery felt her soul leave her body as she read the text message.Part of her suspected she was dreaming while another part of her recalled the way Elliot looked when he said Shea was alive."Who's texting you, Avery?" Elliot asked immediately when he noticed her dazed expression after he paid for the camera.Avery deleted all of Wesley's text messages, then came up with an excuse and said, "I gave a bad review on a dish set that I bought online because the quality was bad. The seller's trying to get me to change my review.""Give me their contact information or their shop name. I'll send someone to deal with them." Elliot saw how upset Avery looked and wanted to h
Chapter 1113
"Sure. We'll eat out tomorrow. How's that?""Alright. I'm taking a shower. I sweated a lot this afternoon." Avery walked over to her suitcase and pulled out her pajamas. "Are we still going out later tonight?""Let's go check out the night scene after dinner. If you're tired, then we could take a short walk and come back.""Alright."After Avery entered the bathroom, her phone rang.It was a video call from Layla.Elliot answered the call, and his gaze filled with tenderness when he saw his daughter's beautiful and adorable face."Hey, Daddy. Where's Mommy?""She's in the shower.""Oh… Is it fun there?" Layla asked. "Are you guys having a good time?""It's a small country, but the beaches are beautiful. I've been to plenty of beaches before, but the ocean looks the best from here." Elliot walked over to the balcony and showed Layla the scenery. "Can you see the ocean out there?""I can't see it, Daddy! You should go to the bach and show me!""Alright. I'll head over to the