Avery felt better when she thought of that.

Perhaps, she was never destined to be with him after all!

They could have as many children as they liked, but they would never be able to grow old together.

"Don't cry, Avery!" Mike felt a twinge of regret when he saw her weeping.

He would never have called Elliot if he knew that would happen.

"I'm fine..." She raised her hand to wipe her tears, "Just let me cry for a bit."

"How am I supposed to go to the company without worrying about you?" Mike said dejectedly.

"I want to be alone." She spoke while being choked with sobs. "Drive me to my home."

"Okay." Mike turned the car around at the intersection ahead and drove toward Starry River Villa.

At the hotel, Chad pressed the doorbell to Elliot's room.

Elliot was completely disconnected from everyone. His cell phone had not been turned on yet and he had not responded to any of the work emails that Chad sent.

Chad was very worried, so he came to have a look.

Unfortunately, he rang the