Ivy understood how her mother felt. "Oh. You will tell me about that ahead of time, right?"

"Of course. Be safe over there," Avery said.

"I will. Don't worry, Mom!" Ivy said.

"Alright."

After the call, Avery stepped out of the bathroom.

It was late at night in Aryadelle, and Avery had stepped into the bathroom to take Ivy's call.

She walked over to Elliot, who was asleep, and tapped him on the shoulder, worriedly.

"Honey, wake up," Avery switched on the bedside lamp, "Ivy just called, and she told me that she will be staying there for a while."

Elliot immediately opened his eyes and sat up. "Ivy won't come back?"

"No... She won't come back, for now. She said she'll return when Hayden gets married. She realized that she has feelings for that Lucas guy," Avery explained.

Elliot furrowed his brows. "Why did she suddenly change her mind? Did that guy do something to our daughter?"

"Don't jump to conclusions! It's definitely not what you're thinking. Ivy said she foun