Suddenly, her phone rang.

She took it out and realized it was a video call from Layla.

She had promised Layla that she would video call her every day when she left for Aryadelle.

Avery hesitated before answering the call.

"Mommy! Where are you right now?" Layla could tell from the background that Avery was in the hospital and she sounded a little frantic.

"I'm in the hospital. Would you like to see Daddy?" Avery was a little hesitant to show Layla Elliot, but in the end, she decided that Layla was strong enough to handle it.

"Of course!" Layla answered without skipping a beat.

Avery took a deep breath and pointed the camera at Elliot.

Layla's eyes grew wide. "Is that Daddy? How did Dad end up like that?!" she exclaimed when she realized that it was him on the bed.

Avery moved the camera back toward her. "Your dad is sick. He hasn't woken up and cannot talk. All the things Ruby Gould said to you before were false."

Layla was relieved, but then a frown appeared across her face.