Layla was not a clueless child. She had always been very aware of her public image. It proved that the telephone call had greatly upset her.

All this while, Layla had seen Elliot as belonging to her, and when Ruby had told her that she and Elliot were having a baby, Layla realized that Elliot would no longer belong to her alone. She felt as though her favorite toy was being taken away from her. No child would not grow upset when such a thing happened.

After the shower, Avery and Layla walked out of the children's room.

Robert had finished his bath as well and was having his milk.

"Avery, go shower! I will play with Robert for a bit after he finishes his milk before putting him to bed," Mrs. Cooper said.

"Sure."

Avery patted Robert on the head and returned to her room. After closing the door behind her, she took out her phone and located Elliot's number.

She wanted to call him, but she thought that it would be rather awkward if Ruby were to answer the call, again.

After think