"Eric is probably trying to help Lilith. Anyone with a brain could figure that out. Eric is famous in Bridgedale, and Lilith is just a model who has only started working half a year ago. She might have gathered a reputation for herself, but she hasn't made it yet. If Eric works with her, her fame would rise."

Avery nodded.

"Has Elliot called you?" Mike asked.

"No," she said, before correcting herself, "He did yesterday morning, but my phone was off at the time."

"Do not call him back. I told him off yesterday, and he was so pissed off that he hung up right away. If you contact him, he is bound to be really rude."

"Yeah."

In the afternoon, Eric arrived in Bridgedale and moved into Avery's house with his luggage right away as he was worried about the condition of her eyes.

"I am much better now. I called Layla yesterday." Avery served him snacks and said, "I can take care of myself now."

"Don't listen to her. Right now, she can only see you but not me," said Mike, who sat a littl