It was not until Avery asked that Layla realized that her brother wore a dark expression.

"Hayden, why are you upset? If you don't like taking photos, I won't make you do it next time," Layla said while holding onto his arm.

Hayden did not want to upset Avery by mentioning Ruby as Elliot had already said that he would block Ruby's contact.

"The photo shoot is a bit tiring," said he, casually making up an excuse. "Even more boring than shopping."

He did not like shopping, but when compared to doing a photo shoot, he preferred shopping. At least shopping meant that he could get some fresh air, whereas the photo shoot required them to remain inside the studio the entire time.

"You guys didn't have your naps this afternoon, so I suppose it must be a bit tiring. Next time, let's do it when the weather is nice so that we can go outside for the photoshoot. That way, it won't be as boring," Avery promised with a smile. "I thought that your dad upset you somehow! I saw you two talking to