"I've only stopped eating spicy food since we got together. You don't eat spicy food, so my preferences kind of changed as well," she complained, "Before we started dating, I was really good at stomaching spicy food.""Fine, let's get both flavors." Touched, Elliot decided to go along with it.In a rented apartment, Cole spent all morning on his phone, hoping that Avery would contact him again.He had thought that Avery was a sentimental woman and that she would definitely compromise when dealing with Shea's condition; however, Avery had not gotten in touch with him since she hung up on him early in the morning."I read her wrong!" Cole gritted out, "Has she given up on saving my aunt? What a ruthless woman she is!"Henry was making tea and felt unsettled. He had wavered the night before because accepting Tate Industries and selling it meant that they would obtain a great sum of money and avoid facing Elliot directly. The two of them could leave Aryadelle and live the rest of thei
"Yes." He handed her the tissue and stared into her eyes. "Why are you tearing up?"She wiped her tears with the tissue and said, "Probably because it's been too long since I had spicy food so I am kind of struggling to stomach it; besides, when I think about how caring you've been to me and the children, I feel like I have the entire world in the palm of my hand.""Isn't that a good thing?" His heart ached at the tears in her eyes."It's good! I am happy." She picked up the glass to take a sip of water. "Elliot, I came across a comment on social media last night that said you value money and profit above all. That person even said that you married me because I am not so bad at earning money as well; that you probably wouldn't marry me if I can't make money."Elliot gaped at what she said."That's why I asked you the question just now," she continued."Do you think that all the things I've said to you in the past are nothing but lies?" He questioned in a cold tone."Of course I
Avery had thought it through. Back then, Shea sacrificed her life to save Robert. Her love for Robert came from her love for Elliot.Her love for Elliot was no less than Avery's love for Elliot.If Shea was conscious at that moment, she would not be willing to let Elliot be threatened by Henry and Cole.After lunch, Avery held Elliot's hands and led him out of the restaurant."Elliot, let's take a walk!" "Hmm. What do you usually do when you go shopping with Tammy?" Elliot asked curiously.Avery often shopped with Tammy until the evening before returning home."Sometimes, she gets her hair done, or a manicure. It takes time. Other than that, we would be either shopping or eating. Tammy loves buying handbags. She has a few rooms at home just to store them."Elliot said, "Compared to Tammy, you seem as if you don't have many desires.""I do have desires. I keep you close to me, isn't that a big enough desire?"Elliot felt great about that. He held her hand. "Let's go get yo
Before sending the message, Avery hesitated for a while. In the end, she deleted her well-drafted message.How could she give up on Shea's life? Was she at her wit's end already?She took a deep breath, planning to calm herself down before thinking of a solution.An hour later, Layla came home from school. When she returned, she immediately headed to Elliot."Daddy, did you fight with Dylan's mother today?"When Avery heard Layla's questions, she immediately walked over and explained to Layla, "Layla, Daddy did indeed fight with Dylan's mother, but Daddy is not wrong.""Hehe! My teacher told me all about it! I knew that Daddy loves me best," Layla said and climbed onto Elliot, held his face with both her hands and kissed his cheeks hard.Seeing how affectionate father and daughter were, Avery was delighted. "Did Dylan transfer schools?""No, he transferred to another class.""Hmm, Layla, don't be affected by this. When friends get bullied, you should courageously stand up and
After being abroad for the past few days, Hayden has thought through his hatred for Elliot.He hated Elliot interfering with his life, whether it was the past or the future. He could not accept that.However, Mike also told him that parents and children have their thoughts about each other.Although Elliot interfered in his education, Elliot came from a good place. Furthermore, once he resisted Elliot, Elliot would immediately stop his actions.Elliot was not a bad father.It was now nine at night. Chad accompanied Ben to an event. Since Ben's alcohol tolerance was great, he also liked drinking, so everyone kept raising their glasses to him.Chad had persuaded him a few times, also trying to drink on Ben's behalf, but Ben refused his kindness."Things aren't going well for me recently. Why did I make that woman stay? My brain must be fried, that's why," Ben complained to Chad, "So I must drink more!""Ben, stop. If you're really in pain, just tell Mr. Foster," Chad consoled.
Lilith was doing a mental calculation. She should just take the three thousand. Even if Ben did not drink too much, she would still want to earn it. She was not with another man. Ben would not be too fierce, right?After receiving the three thousand in her account, she entered the room."Lie in bed, don't turn on the light. We'll send him in later," The fat man said, "You should be close to Mr. Schaffer, right?""I don't know him well!" Lilith said nervously with shifty eyes."He got you in his car the last time, yet you're still denying it! If you were to stick with him, you won't have to worry for the rest of your life."The fat man looked at the time. "I'll go check up on Mr. Schaffer. Don't run!""I've already taken the money, I won't run," Lilith said, but she was starting to panic.Ben would surely scold her because he often looked down on her job. She did not want to be scolded by him, so on a whim, she took her bag and entered the washroom.Soon after, she realized th
"Okay, I'll go look for a place for her.""Hmm." Avery thought for a while. "She's a lady living alone. Find her a safe neighborhood.""If I find her a good place, will she take it for granted?""If you're worried about this, you can rent her a house first and you pay the rent," Avery suggested, "If you're satisfied with her, then you can buy her one."Elliot's gaze was cold. "Other than you and the children, I do not want to pay for another person's life.""I know, but she is your sister. Also, Nathan is not as evil as we think. If he didn't surrender himself…" Avery could not continue her sentence."Go shower! I'll show you once I pick a place," Elliot did not want to continue the topic."Okay."The next day, Avery headed over to Ben's early in the morning.Ben's house door was shut tightly. They seemed to not be up yet.Avery took her phone out and dialed Ben. At that moment, a shuffling of footsteps came from behind.When she turned around, she saw Lilith.Lilith had a
Given Avery's current relationship with Cole, if Cole did not deliberately make things difficult for her, it was considered great already.What nice things could he give to her? Avery's thoughts ran wild. Was he planning or scheming again?!"You'll know it once you see it! I guarantee you it's something good!" Cole asked, "Where are you right now? I'll get someone to send it to you."Since Cole wanted her to see what it was so urgently, Avery wanted to know what it was too!She pondered for a few seconds and said, "Send it to the office!" If she were to send it to Elliot's mansion, Elliot would surely see it."Okay." Cole hung up.Avery came out from the neighborhood. She had just gotten in the car when Elliot called. Even if he did not call her, she was planning to make a call to him."Avery, Ben just called me, saying that you have already dealt with Lilith." Elliot did not expect things to go so smoothly. "Was she uncooperative or did she throw a tantrum?""No," Avery said