NovelEnglish"Hayden, | have to admit that you are better than me." Using milk as a replacement for wine, Elliot clinked his glass against Hayden's.
Avery knew that Hayden was weak to compliments. If Elliot were to act submissive and shower Hayden with compliments, Hayden would not be able
to react defensively.
"You are you, and | am me. We don't have to compete with one another." Hayden used to be fixated on who was the better out of the two of them, but
now that he had his own dreams and goals, he no longer cared.
"You are right, Hayden. It doesn't matter who is better. I'm proud of the two of you," Avery said and reached for her glass of milk when her phone
started to ring.
It was a call from Mike, and she could already guess what he wanted to say.
Being bullied by Chad and Ben on social media, he was definitely calling Avery to have her side with him.
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Avery took a sip of milk and answered the call.
"Avery, did Hayden and Elliot make peace?" Mike asked in disbelief.
"Yeah. Do you want to see it for yourself?"
"Do you think | would doubt your words? It's good that they have made peace! You won't have to worry about it anymore,” Mike said.
"Why do you sound a little upset?" Avery teased.
"Why would | be upset? Do | look like the kind of man who would be jealous when | see a family living in peace?" he said bitterly. "Fine, | confess. |
am a little upset. | knew for sure that | was Hayden's favorite, but now that he has made peace with Elliot, | think it won't be long till Elliot replaces
me."
"How could you think like that, Mike? No one can ever take your place in Hayden's heart, just like how Elliot will never be able to replace the place
you have in mine," said Avery, reassuring him.
Mike felt relieved at Avery's words.
"Mike, you and Chad... Why don't you stay in Aryadelle? Hayden doesn't need you to look after him anymore, and | trust that he can take care of
himself." Avery started to think about Mike's future.
"Why can't you ask Chad to stay in Bridgedale withinstead? | am from Bridgedale."
"Chad doesn't listen to me. You are the one who needs to talk to him."
"Chad doesn't listen to you, but Elliot does! Just ask Elliot to let Chad go," Mike said, before remembering the plan to get Avery and Elliot married on
Christmas. "Just stay out of our business for now. | will cto you if | need help. If I'm not seeking help, it means it's not that big of a deal.”
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"Sure. Hayden is flying back to Bridgedale tonight. What about you?"
"Maybe in a few days! | haven't had enough fun!" Mike said. "You guys have fun. I'll stay out of your way."
Bridgedale was in the midst of a terrible winter. Sebastian had finally managed to arrange a meeting with Holly using Natalie's phone.
Holly had decided to meet at a crowded park. It was common for that park to be filled with people.
The trees were covered in thick layers of snow, and everything looked white.
Wearing a thick jacket, Sebastian got out of the car. He instantly felt the cold winter bite.
Not far away, a figure in a black down jacket turned around and met his eyes.
Sebastian rubbed his hands together and strode toward the woman. "Are you Ms. Holly Blanche? | am Sebastian, Natalie's brother. My sister fell ill,
so | am here to meet with you instead.” He extended his hand toward her.
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