Zoe's words left Avery frozen in shock.

"If I'm right, the children are yours and Elliot's," Zoe said as her wicked laughter traveled through the phone.

Avery could not help but feel a chill run through her body.

"Adoption papers are private and confidential!" she retorted as she clenched her fists tightly.

"Of course! Adoption papers wouldn't typically be disclosed, but my father isn't just your average Joe," Zoe said as she let out an arrogant, maniacal cackle. "My father's connections in Bridgedale confirmed that you lied! I heard Elliot hates children and had always been determined not to have them. I wonder what he'd do if he finds out that your children are his!"

"Zoe Sanford! You're going too far!" Avery snapped furiously.

"Am I the one going too far, or are you?! Elliot is my boyfriend now! You're his ex-wife! You're divorced! Why do you keep getting in between us?" Zoe shrieked in a much sharper voice than Avery.

"I'll keep your secret on the condition that you never me