Avery returned home earlier than usual that evening.

Once Laura took Hayden home from school, she picked up Layla and went into the bedroom.

Hayden already knew what was about to happen when he saw his grandmother carry his sister away.

"Give me your bag, Hayden," Avery said as she stretched a hand out to Hayden.

Hayden passed his bag to his mother with both hands.

Avery opened the bag and took out the laptop.

She did not open the laptop, but said, "Uncle Mike told me everything. You've used the skills he taught you to do a lot of bad things. Did you know that was illegal, Hayden? Do you know what you would have to face if they caught you?"

Hayden answered his mother without batting an eyelid, "I'm only four. Can they throw me in jail?"

Avery was at a loss for words.

Even if Elliot ruled over Aryadelle, he probably had no way of sending a four-year-old to prison.

However, that was not the point.

The point was that Hayden's values were beginning to get twisted.

"You won't be