"Just get well. If he doesn't let you out in a week, I'll give the police another call," growled Mike. "I already know what happened."

Avery asked, "How did you find out?"

"Chad told me about it. He didn't believe his boss was a jerk, so he investigated."

Avery smiled bitterly.

Mike asked, "Is it because his mother found out about the children's identity?"

"Mmm."

He continued, "I knew this would be the case. You wouldn't tell him about it, so he lost it."

"Mmm."

"You silly woman! If I were you, I wouldn't have allowed myself to suffer such injustice! So what if you told him? What would he do to Layla and Hayden? I don't believe it! I don't think he would be as cruel as to kill his own children! The two children owe him nothing!"

Avery said, "The current situation is bearable, and I don't want to risk it!"

"Fine. You must call me once a day for the following days. If I don't hear from you, I'll call the police," Mike demanded.

"I got it." Avery felt much more relaxed after