Chapter 68
A few words from Elliot were enough to make the defensive walls around Avery's heart crumble.

She had left the house at six in the morning and turned off her phone. He could not reach her and came all the way here.

If that was the case, was he worried about her?

"You must be Elliot," Laura said as she noticed the awkward air in the room. "Avery was having a bad day, so I took her out to relieve some stress. She's fine now. Let me get you something to drink!"

"Mom!"

"No, thank you."

Avery and Elliot spoke at the same time, making the atmosphere even stranger.

"He's leaving now, so don't mind him. You should sit down and get some rest," Avery said as she led her mom to the couch.

She was subtly kicking out her unwelcome guest.

Elliot took the hint and stood up.

"I'll be going now. I'll come by one day to visit," he said.

Laura wanted to send him off, but Avery pulled her back and said, "I'm leaving now, too. Stay at home and rest, Mom."

She then got up and trailed behind Ell
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