Mike had not thought of how dangerous it would be, and instantly started to panic at her words.

"You don't have to worry too much, though. Henry is old, and Cole is too frail to be your match. You wouldn't be at a disadvantage if it ends in a fist fight," she said.

"Thank you for believing in me, but I think I'm not that much better than Cole!" Mike sighed.

"Don't worry, my bodyguard will protect you." Avery glanced at the time. "You should go now!"

"I thought you were going to mention to Layla that I've moved out?" Mike had just eaten and wanted to rest.

"Why didn't you mention it during dinner, then?" She lifted an eyebrow. "I'll tell her later. You are still coming over tomorrow night, right?"

With that said, she went to find her bodyguard.

Once they exited the room, Avery exited the house and walked around the community in search of Elliot and her children.

"Mom! The gardenias are blooming! They smell so nice!" Layla spotted Avery and picked a gardenia, before handing it to her.

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