Avery arrived at Elliot's mansion half an hour later.

She headed straight into the living room but found no one.

She was stunned.

"Layla!" she called out.

Soon after, she heard the sound of Layla's delicate voice.

"Mommy! I'm over here! Come save me! The dirtbag wants to hit me!"

Avery followed the sound of her daughter's voice into the dining room.

Layla was hiding under the dining table, looking afraid.

She had not dropped her guard till Avery had appeared.

"Layla! What are you doing