Gary knew that Elliot's verbal agreement to give up everything and stay in Ylore would never be enough.
Gary was not only selfish, but he was also very crafty. He knew that the only way to make Elliot his— besides making him his son-in-law— was to have him put down roots.
It meant that Elliot would need to father the future generation. If Elliot had a child in Ylore, he would not think of going back to Aryadelle.
"We'll talk outside, after Christopher's funeral." Ted scanned his surroundings and said in a low voice, "Anyway, your son did what we all couldn't. Your son is going to have a bright future!" "Christopher brought it on himself." Elliot put out his cigarette in the ashtray. "If Christopher had not harmed Avery, none of this would have happened." "Your son is amazing. My son is five years older than your son, but all he does is play video games all day long.
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It's causing me a headache. How did you raise such a fine son?” The topic had suddenly turned into an exchange of parenting experiences.
"| thought you two knew that I didn't bring Hayden up." Elliot had only witnessed the birth of Robert.
He did not know if he would be able to resolve matters here in time for Robert's first birthday.
"Didn’t he return to you when he was four or five years old?" "He has always been living with Avery. | rarely looked after him," Elliot said. "Mike probably looked after him more than | ever did." "Tsk, you clearly remember everything!" "Other than Avery, | remember everyone else," Elliot said. "Which is why I think Avery is not as bad a woman as Gary has made her out to be." "Hahaha! If Avery is a bad woman, you would not have had three children with her You're not an idiot!" Edward chuckled." But you have certainly spoiled Avery. In fact, you become a brainless idiot when it comes to her. She is just a woman, and there was no need for you to have sacrificed your career for her!" "Hmm." Coming to Ylore this time, Elliot had learned a lot.
A moment of impulsiveness might perhaps release the unhappiness in one's heart, but after that moment of recklessness, one still had to continue living.
Only by having absolute power =a)>SMT> wealth could one protect their loved ones.
In the afternoon, Avery asked Jed to take a walk with her.
Hayden had safely left Ylore. It was the one thing that she could feel relief over.
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"For the past few nights, | dreamt that Christopher had gotten Hayden." Avery smiled bitterly. "Thankfully, it was nothing but a scare." "Your son has completely astounded me," said Jed, praising Hayden. "He is still so young, yet he is extremely capable. Even if you don’t find a husband, you can rely on him for the rest of your life." "I'm a little afraid that he might go astray in the future." Avery furrowed her brows." His is too similar to Elliot. He is rather radical in the manner he deals with things. If Elliot was not here, he might not have successfully left Ylore." Hayden had snuck into Ylore, hiding his presence from everyone.
He was so young, but he had already developed the ability to form his own opinions and the ability to independently execute his plans. However, he was still not mature enough yet.
"Has Elliot replied?" "No. I'm guessing he won't reply till after the funeral," Avery said. "Gary has been watching him all this while.
Now that Christopher is dead, Gary will surely keep a closer eye on him." "Don't think too much about it and wait for him to contact you!" said Jed, consoling her. "If you can't wait, then allow me to perform the surgery on you first." Avery shook her head. "Gary is not the type to allow Hayden to leave Ylore without getting something in exchange. He must have gotten Elliot to agree to an unreasonable request of his. That is what I'm most afraid of.
Things that I'm afraid of have the tendency to come true." "No matter what Elliot has agreed to, at least your son is safe. It is the best outcome, " said Jed. "If that weren't the case, we wouldn't be out on this stroll." His words of comfort worked.