Layla and Hayden rushed to the front door and clearly saw the face of the man standing outside through the screen on the door security system.
"Mommy! Dirtbag Dad is here!" Layla cried in a panicked yet excited voice as she ran towards her mother.
Avery put down her apron, then picked up her daughter.
"Don't be scared, sweetie. Follow your brother to your room for now," she said as she glanced at Hayden.
Hayden reluctantly walked over, then stayed in the bedroom with Layla.
Avery exited the children's room, then strode past the living to the front door and opened it up.
Elliot was standing right outside the door.
The glow from the sunset shone from behind him, enhancing his chiseled features.
"Shea's missing. Her nanny said she lost her in your neighborhood," Elliot said, explaining his intentions.' I've looked through all the houses around here and still can't find her."
"Are you saying you want to search my house?" Avery asked as she gazed at him coldly.
Elliot met her icy eyes, then said calmly, "I'm here to find someone, not to raid your home."
"What happens if you don't find her here?" Avery asked as she opened the front door fully.
"What do you want?" Elliot said as he took a forceful step towards her.
The tense aura came at her like a scorching heatwave!
Avery took an abrupt step back, then quickly said, "If Shes isn't here, then you have to swear to never step foot in my house ever again!"
Elliot frowned slightly, as if in deep thought.
When his lips parted a moment later, it was not to answer her question.
"Shea! Come out! Big Brother is here to take you home! " Elliot called out towards the empty living room behind Avery. 1
If Shea were here, she would certainly come out one she heard his voice.
"Shea! Can you hear me? Big Brother is here to pick you up!" he called out once more when there was no response.
Avery heard the intimate way Elliot referred to himself as "Big Brother".
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