Elliot dialed Avery's number once again but was still met with the bot's message.

He could not believe his ears!

How dare Avery not take his call?

Or was her phone turned off?

Elliot searched for Mike's number in his contacts and called him.

They lived under the same roof and worked at the same company, so they were practically together 24/7.

Mike was confused when he received Elliot's call.

Why was he calling him?

Were they that close?

Mike glanced at Avery who was lying on the large bed, and he figured out why Elliot was calling him.

He answered the call, but before he could say a word, Elliot's vicious voice came right at him.

"I'm looking for Avery!"

Mike was dumbfounded.

What was he being so aggressive about?!

"Avery's asleep! What do you want with her?"

Mike watched Avery's sleeping face. He did not raise his voice.

She had arrived three hours ago and had fallen asleep without a word.

Mike was thinking of leaving, but in the end, he had decided to stay once he