By the time Avery walked her way back home, it was already evening.

The weather was not great today, and it had turned dark outside earlier.

Mrs. Cooper was shocked to see her drenched and in a daze.

"What happened, Avery?" Mrs. Cooper held Avery's hand. "Did you not want Master Elliot to leave? Don't be like that. You can go back to Aryadelle whenever you want, right?"

Avery shook her head, then croaked, "Where are the kids?"

"Robert is sleeping. Layla and Hayden are taking a shower. They were making a snowman in the front yard earlier and got soaked," said Mrs. Cooper. "You're drenched, Avery. Go and take a hot shower. Do you need my help?"

Avery shook her head, then turned away and headed toward the bedroom.

Mrs. Cooper was worried and followed behind her.

"By the way, don't mention Elliot Foster in front of the children ever again." Avery stopped in her tracks, then turned to Mrs. Cooper and continued, "We broke up. You and Mrs. Scarlet work for him…"

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