"Do you need to speak to your boyfriend before going to Ylore with me?" he asked.

"This is my decision. Why do I have to ask for someone else's opinion? He is still just my boyfriend right now, and even if he becomes my husband in the future, he has no right to interfere with my affairs."

Elliot gritted his teeth.

Avery's response had revealed two things: her relationship with Billy was real, and Billy had no control over her, which meant she was not unequal to him.

"If that's the case, go ahead and pack! If you are not telling your boyfriend, you should at least tell Layla," he said.

"I know what I need to do; mind your own business!" Avery glanced outside at the rainstorm. "The rain is getting heavier. Will tonight's flight be canceled?"

Elliot unlocked his phone to check the weather report. "The rain will stop at seven tonight."

"Oh... Are you going now? You can take the umbrella next to the door." Avery intended on heading back to her room to pack, and she no longer wanted t