Mike was standing outside the guest room door. He initially heard them fighting intensely. He hesitated for a bit as to whether he should enter the room and help Avery.
However, the argument lasted for less than two minutes and it was silent once more.
A moment later, the guest room door opened and they cout.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Are you done?" Mike scratched his head." So quick?" "Mike, we'll head back first." Avery looked like she had calmed down, but her bloodshot eyes looked serious.
"Oh, you guys are changing to a different arena to fight?" Mike followed them and headed out. "Avery, don't get brainwashed by him. You are a modern woman. You must stand your ground. You cannot bear such a thing. No matter how he begs you, you cannot swallow your pride! | understand men. If you were to bear with him this time, he will repeat the mistake the next tagain." Avery heard Mike's nagging. She was extremely moved.
"Cover for dinner tonight! Lilith is back at noon." Avery changed into a lighter topic.
Mike replied, "Oh, sure! Is it your place or Elliot's?" "We're spending the New Year's at his place." "Okay! I'll see what I'm doing tonight. If I'm free. I'll head over." Mike sent them off.
Elliot followed Avery into one car. The driver drove the other car.
After both cars left, Mike sent Avery a message, [What did you two talk about? Are you letting him go just like that?] Avery only replied when she returned home. [We'll celebrate the new year first. We'll talk about it later ] Mike: [You're right. It's still the new year! I'm so sorry for you! There are a few more days left!] Avery: [He doesn't want to split up.] Mike: [I knew it. If he were to split up with you, the three children won't follow him. He already wants Ruby's child, what more your three children! He is just cruel to women. He only wants their children!] Avery: [I'm a little sleepy. I'll go have s sleep. Cover for dinner.] Mike: [Since you insist, I'll cover ] Avery did not reply to him anymore.
She had not slept the night before. She felt very dizzy. It was as if she could fall at any moment with every step she took.
Elliot noticed that she was not in the right state, ;c)=YIR< he immediately helped her along. She entered the bedroom and immediately lay down in bed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmElliot did not leave. He sat by the side of the bed, looking at her sleep.
Not long later, Ben sent Lilith to Elliot's mansion. Downstairs was instantly livened with chatting and laughter.
"Aunt Lilith! You're amazing!" Layla said fawningly at Lilith, "I must see your performance during the finals!" "Sure! As long as it doesn't interfere with school. Of course, you're more than welcto come!" Lilith opened her luggage in the living area. She took out the gifts that she bought for them. "Layla, where is your Mommy? | bought her a beautiful bracelet. She will surely like it!" "Mommy went to visit Grandma's grave this morning. She's sleeping right now." Layla looked at Lilith's luggage without blinking.
"Aunt Lilith, is your luggage filled with gifts?" Layla only asked that because there were barely any clothes in the luggage.
"Yes! My clothes are in my backpack. This luggage is filled with gifts for all of you." Adrian cover too.
When Lilith saw him, she immediately yelled at him, "Adrian! | bought gifts for you!" "You not callingan idiot is the best gift. " Adrian smiled demurely.
"My internal reflexes wanted to call you an idiot, but there are so many people around, so | held back. | will surely give you face!" She took a box out and passed it to him. " This is a drawing board, used for painting. When you're bored, you can use it." Adrian accepted the gift. He was a little worried he did not know how to use it.
"I'll send you stutorials. You can watch the videos and learn. If you don't know, I'll think of another way for you," Lilith asked, "Do you like it? " Adrian nodded shyly, "Yes."