Ivy had been sold off!
Her daughter was sold off!
She felt much more heartbroken to hear that compared to if she was told that her daughter was dead.
Avery began to wonder whom Ivy was sold to after being born, but then realized that the girl would almost certainly suffer regardless of who the buyer was. It was something she could not accept!
Nick was very puzzled when she saw tears rolling down like a string of broken beads.
"Why are you crying? Isn’t it good that the child is gone? You and Elliot divorced because of her!"
Avery was acting as if Ivy was someone very important to her, and Nick remembered that even Elliot never cried in front of any outsiders because of Ivy.
"Good? I didn't divorce Elliot because of the child. The child is innocent," Avery said between sobs. She then asked, "Didn't anyone find out where she was sold too? Whether it's in Ylore or another country?"
"I feel that she might have been sold to another country because we were unable to find her when we sent people to search for her in Ylore. That means she either died or was brought to another country," Nick explained. He began to sense that Avery's reaction was a little too odd. "Why are you so sad? Does Elliot know that you came looking for me?"
"He doesn't. I haven't contacted him in a long time," Avery replied. "Don't tell him that I came to you."
"Oh..." Nick narrowed his eagle eyes. "I have a feeling you're hiding something from me, Avery. Ivy isn't your child, and you could've just ignored it if she came to you in a dream. Why take it so seriously?"
"Because Ivy looks similar to my daughter Layla. You’ve seen Layla and Ivy before, so you should know that they looked a little similar," Avery justified.
Nick had a sudden realization. "I see! The two girls do look the same, but I can't remember what Ivy looks like. It's been too long, and even if Ivy is still alive. I'm afraid
When Nick said this, he seemed unable to bear what he was about to say and did not continue any further.
Avery's eyes were wet
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