Laura walked toward Elliot.
When he saw Laura walking toward him, he said," Hello, Aunt."
Laura looked cold, "Did Avery invite you over?"
"No."
"Then, why're you here? You had a divorce, please stop disturbing our lives." Laura's attitude was harsh. This was their house and Elliot came uninvited out of the blue.
Elliot looked at the closed gate and then at Laura's face. He had to leave, "Sorry for disturbing."
He could not break inside.
When he left, he caught a small white object moving behind the bushes.
The small object must have been Avery's daughter.
He really wanted to see her but not through this way.
He walked away.
After he left, Layla ran out from the bushes.
"Grandma! Why did Dad come?"
Laura held Layla's hand and walked toward the villa's gate, "How do you know he's your Dad?"
"Because he is Mom's ex-husband!" Layla said worriedly and sighed, "What a pity that he's a douchebag. My brother and I won't have a Dad for the rest of our lives."
Laura smiled, "Not necessarily. Your Mom is still young. Who knows, she might meet a nice man. Your step-father will love you just as much!" 1
Laura spoke because, as a mother, she hoped that her daughter could find a better man. 2
After all, life is long and it would be less lonely to have a partner.
Layla pouted, "I don't want a stepfather! Brother also doesn't want a stepfather."
The gate was opened and the both of them went inside before Laura closed it behind them.
"Brother!" Layla knew that Hayden was not in school today, so she called out, "Brother, I'm home!"
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