Once the call was made, it went through, but there was no answer.
If Ben saw that Elliot was calling, he would definitely pick up the phone.
Elliot was even more certain now that Ben was in trouble!
Just as he was about to leave and look for Ben, he received a text from him.
[I can't talk right now, Elliot.]
After Elliot saw the text, he immediately sent a reply: [What's the situation right now? Are you in danger?]
Ben: [I'm not in danger. Give me a little more time. I'll be back tomorrow ]
Elliot read the text message, pondered for a
moment, then responded: [Alright.]
Over at the Starry River Villa, Layla brought over her finished homework for Avery to check.
"Why hasn't Daddy come by today. Mommy?" Layla asked softly.
"Do you want him to come over?" Avery asked with a smile as she flipped through her daughter's homework.
Layla sighed and said, "Hayden doesn't like him. I'd be betraying him if I said I liked Daddy."
"How could you think that, Layla?" Avery turned to her. "Whatever is going on between Hayden and your father is between them. You can express it freely if you like your father, just don't do it in front of your brother. That way, Hayden won't be upset, and you won't have to keep your feelings for your father hidden."
A sweet smile appeared on Layla's face. " You're so smart, Mommy! I'm your daughter, but why am I not as smart as you?
"Who said you're not smart? You're much smarter than I am. I wasn't as smart as you when I was your age!"
"I love you so much, Mommy! I don't want to get married when I grow up! I want to be with you forever."
"Did what your father said yesterday affect you? You're still young, Layla. It's not the time to think about marriage yet. All you have to do now is be happy and stay healthy. We’ll talk about the future later." Avery stroked Layla's head. "Your writing is getting better and better. I commend you.
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