It was a call from Hayden. After he accidentally answered the call, Hayden's voice immediately came through," Mommy, I heard that Elliot is awake.”
Elliot heard his son's voice. He was extremely moved. Hayden was concerned for him which was why he called to ask about his situation.
"Mommy, asked him who he chooses. If he can't part with his new wife, then dump him and quickly return home." Hayden thought that it was Avery on the other end of the line, which was why he said what was on his mind.
Elliot’s feeling stopped abruptly. Turns out, Hayden was not concerned about him. He was worried about Avery feeling aggrieved. That was good too. Hayden cared for his mother. It was much better than not having any conscience.
"Mommy, why are you not talking? Did he make you angry again?" Hayden asked in a glum tone.
Elliot could not continue the silence. "It's me. Your mother went to shower."
Hayden was instantly silent.
Elliot said, "I have already answered Avery about your question."
Hayden did not want to talk to Elliot about relationship issues. He wanted to ask how he was doing, but he was embarrassed to do so.
Since Hayden was not talking, Elliot decided to be a little proactive. "Hayden, has school been busy recently?"
Hayden did not answer.
That was normal. Although the relationship between father and son was not as tense as before, it was also not as good that they could talk casually.
Just when Elliot thought that Hayden was going to hang up, a lady's voice came through.
"Elliot?" Lilith's voice rang in his ears.
Elliot was stunned. The voice...
"Where's Hayden?" Elliot asked.
"Hayden passed me the phone. He asked me to talk to you." Lilith scratched her head awkwardly. "So...I heard that you’re in the hospital. Are you feeling better?"
"Hmm " Elliot did not have the urge to continue talking.
"Do you know who I am?" Lilith asked.
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