Avery walked into the hospital and was about to go to the maternity unit when Mike caught hold of her and dragged her to get an ultrasound scan.

Avery raised her brows and questioned him with her eyes.

"I think… You should get an ultrasound scan right away," Mike tried to speak nonchalantly but failed.

In the end, he said, "Elliot's here. He's waiting for you at the ultrasound room."

Avery shook off his grip, then snapped unhappily, "When did you start working for him?"

Mike raised his hand and swore, "I'm not! Chad told me!"

"Chad works for him. What's the difference between Chad bribing you and Elliot bribing you?"

"Of course, it's different! Chad isn't like that dirtbag! He's not an unreasonable person!," Mike argued as he held Avery's arm. "Chad promised me he'd quit if that dirtbag ever picks on you again!"

"Still, you don't have to tell them everything!"

"I didn't tell them everything… I didn't tell them that your appetite's gotten better the past couple of days, or tha