Cole slapped Avery hard. If she did not cover the bruise on her face, she did not dare to return home, because if Elliot saw that she was bullied, he would surely get to the bottom of it and avenge her.
At that moment, Adrian was still with Henry and Cole. She could not worsen the conflict between them.
After dinner, Elliot brought the children to the courtyard to play.
Mike and Avery were slowly walking behind them.
"Have you thought about what I said to you during the day?" Mike asked soft