"You don't have to force yourself to be nice to me. It's really not necessary," Eric reassured him. "I think | might stop coming here
altogether if you act too friendly."
"Haha..." Elliot chuckled. "Avery said she sees you as her little brother, and her little brother is mine, so..."
"That's fine. | can be Avery's little brother, but | don't want to be your little brother," said Eric, refusing.
Elliot was slightly offended at first, but he soon let it go. As long as Eric saw Avery as a sister, it did not matter if he treated Elliot as
a brother or not.
Everyone took their seats for dinner, and Layla said, "Mommy, did you have fun on your honeymoon?"
Avery was slightly shocked by the question. "It was alright."
They had taken a stroll along the beach on the first day, and they had ran into stourists from Aryadelle who had recognized
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The next day, they had stayed in their room and did not go outside at all. They had not found it dull, and Avery could stay with
Elliot forever without feeling the slightest bit bored if they were just staring at one another. However, she imagined that it might be
rather boring for their children if they were there.
"What did you do? Why didn't you showany photos?" Layla complained.
Elliot answered swiftly, "We didn't take many photos because we stayed in our room most of the time."
"Huh?" Layla exclaimed. "Why didn't you go outside? Is it not fun outside?"
"Layla, honeymoons are different from normal trips!" Mrs. Cooper served them their soup. "You will know when you grow up."
Feeling curious, Layla asked, "How are they different?"
"Layla. Just eat!" Hayden stopped her from asking any further questions.
"Alright! I'll eat. I'm not that hungry, though," Layla said, before sipping her soup.
"Eric, why don't you stay another night?" said Avery when she noticed the dark sky.
"My manager will be here shortly to pickup," Eric said. "I'm going back to work tomorrow."
"I see! | won't keep you here if you are starting work. Cby again when you have time. Elliot and | welcyou here."
"He toldthat as well. Just let him be himself!"
Both Avery and Elliot instantly fell into silence.
The next morning, Layla and Robert went to school, while Elliot and Avery sent Hayden to the airport.
Hayden, Mike and Chad were scheduled to leave for Bridgedale.
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At the airport, Chad said to Elliot, "Mr. Foster, I've already emailed you the job description I've drafted. Take a look and see if you
want anything amended. If you can't find the assistant you want, | can always cback."
Mike pinched Chad on his back.
"Relax and enjoy working in Bridgedale. Don't worry about what happens here."
"Alright. I'll do my best in my new position. Even when I'm with Bridgedale, | will report to you every single day," Chad said
gloomily.
"Report directly to Avery! She owns Tate Industries."
Surprised, Chad asked, "Avery, are you going back to work too?"
"Yeah. You don't have to report toevery day. That's too troublesome. Just once a week will do. | trust you," Avery said.
"Okay."
Avery turned to look at Elliot. "Senda copy of the hiring post Chad drafted for you. | need to hire an assistant as well."