The best way to avoid Zoe asking for other types of repayment—giving a large sum of money.Zoe was shocked. "Mr. Foster, please don't. Shea's condition requires more than one surgery. You should know that even though her intelligence has improved, it has only improved by a little. After she recovers from this operation, if you want to continue giving her the treatment, there may be a second, third, or more operations in the future."As Elliot listened to Zoe's explanation, he kept silent. Zoe came here this time to cure Shea on her annual leave. She might not have so much time in the future."Doctor Sanford, what's your future plan for your career?" Elliot asked.Without a doubt, Elliot wanted her to continue the treatment for Shea. If her IQ could allow her to take care of herself, that would be the best.Zoe understood why Elliot asked such a question. He wanted her to continue treating Shea but she might not have the time to stay in Avonsville in the future.Zoe answered, "Mr.
Avery massaged her temples with her fingers. She thought that she would not be affected by his affairs anymore after getting a divorce. So why did her heart still feel hurt? Since Elliot cared about Shea so much, why could he not just focus on Shea and be together with Shea forever? After giving it some thought, Avery found her answer very quickly. She did not care which woman he was with. She just could not accept that he was such a scumbag. It was hard to admit that she fell in love with a scumbag as it would make her question herself about her choice in men."Avery, are you alright?" asked Tammy worriedly, "I shouldn't have told you. But if I didn't tell you, you would still find out eventually.""I'm alright," said Avery as she picked up the glass of water and took a drink."This is his choice. As long as he is happy with it," Avery continued to say."Jun said it was a request from Zoe. Her treatment was quite effective. Elliot wanted to pay her but she doesn't want any money
"Dinner's ready. Go wash your hands," said Laura as she walked out of the kitchen.Avery immediately brought the two children to wash their hands.It was 9:00 p.m., Hayden was in the children's room when he had his eyes opened, wondering about what Avery had said to him earlier in the evening."Layla," Hayden called out to his sister."Hayden, you are still awake too? I'm scared. Elliot is so handsome, but he is a bad person. Sob, sob, sob. Why does he want to strangle us?" Layla stretched out her hands hoping her brother would hug her so she would feel safe.Hayden told Layla his speculation, "Maybe he is our father.""What?" Layla shouted in surprise."Layla, we need to take matters into our own hands. We need to find the truth." Hayden decided with a plan in mind."What should we do, Hayden?" Layla asked while she looked at Hayden with her big round eyes."Go to sleep first," said Hayden.…The next morning, the internet of the Sterling Group broke down. The network secur
Elliot had reached the administrative department of Angela Special Needs Academy. He was reading Hayden's information after requesting for it.Name: Hayden TateMother: Avery TateAge: Four years and three months oldWhen Elliot saw Avery's name, it shocked him deeply.The boy who stepped on him was actually Avery's son! In addition, the boy was already four years old. He and Avery had been separated for four years too. If the boy was Avery's son, it meant that Avery was pregnant when she left.Elliot's body shivered as he held the information in his hand.The administrative manager was unsure about what was happening and asked carefully, "Mr. Foster, what's wrong with this boy? Did he do anything wrong?"Elliot swallowed his saliva and said with a hoarse voice, "Bring me to see this boy!"The manager said awkwardly, "This boy did not attend school today. Why are you looking for him? I can call his mother."Elliot said, "No need!"With Hayden's information in his hands, Elliot
The most important thing was to cure Shea. Only then, could Zoe stay beside Elliot for a longer period of time.Chelsea felt so angry that her eyes were reddened, especially when Zoe mentioned Elliot as 'her boyfriend'. However, there was nothing Chelsea could do. In the end, she could only stomp away in her heels.Zoe looked at Chelsea's back and sneered, "What a loser. I don't even have to put in any effort."At the Tate Industries, Avery was busy recruiting employees for various departments. Although most of the former employees had returned, the nature of their business had changed so there was a need to recruit more experienced personnel.Mike would be flying in to help out today. Avery might be able to relax a little when Mike arrived."President Tate, should we look for a celebrity to be our ambassador?" asked the marketing manager while discussing the marketing plan with Avery.Avery shook her head, "No.""The popular trend is endorsing a famous celebrity or cooperating
The loud sound startled Avery and Mike and they looked at the door with surprise. From there, they saw Elliot's face looking horrible and sunken as if someone had offended him."Hi, Avery's ex-husband!" Mike jumped off the table and marched towards Elliot as he greeted Elliot cheerfully.Avery felt pain in her temples. Mike had no idea what a scary person Elliot was. It was up to Avery to stop Mike from inviting his own death. Avery quickly strode toward Mike and pulled him backward.This action caused Elliot's anger to slowly rise. What was the relationship between the both of them, Elliot wondered? Why was Avery being so protective of this inappropriate-looking man?"Why are you here?" Avery stood in front of Elliot as she looked up at him, "Is there still reason for us to meet anymore?"Elliot clenched his fingers so tightly that the paper in his hand almost ripped apart. He walked a step forward and his and Avery's bodies almost collided.Avery could feel the anger in Elliot
After Elliot left the office, Mike returned into the office."What does your ex-husband want with you? He looks very fierce. Did he bully you?" Mike asked as he brought Avery to her chair and gave her a glass of water.At first, Avery was feeling very angry. After seeing how attentive Mike was, Avery felt a little relieved, "He thought you were my boyfriend and I did not deny it. Will it cause any trouble to you?"Mike blinked his eyes and said, "Just your boyfriend? If you want, I can be your husband. We can get married now."Avery said, "I don't plan on getting married. Save the spouse column to write your true love's name on it."Mike said with a depressed face, "I don't plan on getting married too. My ex hurt me too deeply. I don't think there is a true love for me in this world."His brain had grown a tumor a few years ago, that caused his boyfriend whom Mike had been with for five years dump him in the midst of his illness. At last, he survived because Avery had operated fo
"Uncle, don't move!" Layla screamed frantically.Originally, Cole wanted to stand up and ask what was Layla trying to do. However, Layla's shouting gave him a scare, so much so that he paused his movement."Uncle, you have grown plenty of gray hairs. Let me get rid of them for you. People might think you are an old man." Layla took the opportunity and put the hairs she pulled out into a plastic bag and put it back into her backpack.After finishing what she was doing, she patted Cole's shoulder and said, "Alright, I have removed all of them."Cole stood up while enduring the pain he felt from his scalp, "Let me see. I don't remember having gray hair."Layla pointed at the air innocently, "I have already thrown them away. Why do you want to see them? Those are just any normal type of gray hairs."Cole was speechless.Layla continued to hurt Cole's heart by saying, "Your hair is very oily. I need to go wash my hands or else my hands will be stinky."Layla said in disgust and left