Elliot’s pills took effect half an hour later, and he fell into a deep slumber.
On the other hand, Avery was no longer tired.She thought deeply about all the things that happened
between them since Elliot arrived.She had spent every day in bliss.
Not only was she sleeping well, but her appetite had also improved.She had thought things were the
same for him.She did not expect that he would suffer from insomnia.She wanted to help him, but there
was nothing else she could do other than buy medication for him.
In the days that followed, she could treat him better and love him more.
If one day was not enough, then she would spend the next month or year to finally fill the emptiness he
felt from the loss of Shea.
It was ten the next morning by the time Elliot woke up.
The moment he stepped out of the room, Avery immediately led him to the dining room.
"Let’s go out after you eat."
She had arranged the entire day‘s schedule.
"We‘ll take the kids along with us."
Elliot glanced at the weather outside, then said, "It doesn‘t look like a good day to go out."
It was foggy outside, which meant the roads would not be as visible if they drove.
"It‘s normal for it to be foggy here in the winter,"Avery said matter–of–factly.
"We‘ll just drive slowly."
"Is there something going on today?"
Elliot saw how excited she was to go out and did not want to rain on hered parade.
"I don‘t know.We‘re not going out for fun.We‘re taking family portraits today,"
Avery knew Elliot would not refuse, then said, "I already booked a photographer."
Elliot lowered his gaze, then expressed his doubt and asked, "Is Haydenie going?"
"Of course! It‘s a family portrait, so we can‘t miss out on anybody."
Avery knew he would feel doubtful and explained, "Hayden might not like you, but he loves me, Layla,
and Robert.Whatever the matter, as long as I discuss it with him, he would typically agree to it."
Her words oozed the pride and joy of a mother who was loved by her son.
Elliot was envious.
"The wound on my head would make me look bad," he said with concern.
"I can use a skin-colored bandage to rewrap it for you.The photographer can edit the photo later.I
actually think you still look very handsome now,"
Avery praised.
"You have a good looking face.You’d still be handsome even if you shaved your head bald."
Elliot was over the moon after receiving her compliments.
At this point, even the sky falling wouldn‘t stop them from taking family portraits that day, let alone the
wound on his head.
Avery chose one of Bridgedale‘s most popular professional photographers for the photoshoot.
She was a female photographer.
After she received Avery‘s call, she canceled all of her other jobs that day and agreed to take family
portraits for Avery.
Soon after, two cars came to a halt in front of the photography studio.
Elliot, Layla, and Mrs.Cooper took one car, while Avery, Hayden, and Robert took the other.
After Elliot carried Layla out of the car, he walked over to Avery’s car.He wanted to help carry Robert,
but Avery shook her head and got out of the car.
Hayden was the only one left in the car.
The father and son duo met eyes.
Elliot wanted to unfasten Hayden‘s seatbelt on the safety seat for him, but Hayden already exited the
car himself by the time Elliot walked around to his side.
They almost bumped into each other.
Elliot immediately reached out to support Hayden, but Hayden shoved him away on reflex.
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