Chapter 1082

“I am.” There was no reason for Avery to hide her true feelings in front of Elliot. “I’m afraid that our

peaceful lives will be ruined. This has been the happiest time since we’ve been together. I don’t want

anything to ruin it, but I know it definitely will be.”

“Cole would not show up here for no reason.

“He and Henry must have some sort of scheme,” thought Avery.

Avery had a strong feeling that Henry would reveal all of Elliot’s secrets tomorrow.

Henry chose tomorrow to do this because the resort will be the most crowded place at the time.

All major media outlets would be present, so revealing things tomorrow would have the biggest impact.

“Our lives won’t be ruined as long as you and the children are by my side.” Elliot’s voice was low and

hoarse but filled with magnetism.

“I know things won’t change between us, but I don’t want you to have to suffer such major scrutiny. Even

if the truth is exposed, and a majority of people feel the same as me and don’t think you were in the

wrong, there would still be plenty of people who would make you the bad guy.” Avery knew she was

being greedy. She knew that Elliot would be greatly affected by the exposure of the truth, but even then,

he would still try to feign nonchalance.

“How can someone as proud as him be able to endure a scandal like this?” thought Avery.

“I don’t care about what other people think, Avery,” Elliot said as he gazed at Avery. “I’m not that weak.

Trust me, alright?”

Avery nodded and said, “I trust you, Elliot. I’ve always trusted you. I’m just not brave enough. I’ll try my

best to compose my emotions. Go and take a shower. I’ll keep Robert company for now.”

“Where’s Layla?” Elliot asked as he unbuttoned his shirt. “I haven’t seen her all night.”

“She’s been stuck to Mike! He hasn’t been home for a few days so she’s been missing him a lot.”

“I see. Is Eric arriving tomorrow?”

“He’s got work tonight and said he’ll come over once he wraps up. He’ll probably arrive in the middle of

the night, so he asked us not to wait for him.” Avery placed Robert down on the bed, then pulled out his

pajamas from the suitcase.

After Elliot entered the bathroom, Mrs. Cooper returned with Layla. Layla was covered in sweat, but

judging from her pout, she probably wanted to have more fun. “You reek of alcohol, Layla.” Avery took a

sniff of her daughter, then led her to another bathroom for a bath.

The villa they were staying at had four bedrooms two living rooms. Layla and Robert were staying there

with Avery and Elliot.

“Why aren’t you and Daddy going out to have some fun, Mommy? They’re playing games out there. It’s a

lot of fun!” Layla was standing obediently in the bathtub as Avery helped her with her bath.

“We have to get up early tomorrow. If we stay up late tonight, we won’t be able to wake up in the

morning,” Avery said. “You should go to bed early, too. Daddy and I won’t have much time to keep you

company tomorrow.”

“I’m not worried! Uncle Eric will be with me tomorrow!” said Layla. She looked slightly spoilt but fearless.

“Uncle Eric said he’s taking me for a movie shoot over summer break. I can’t stay at home with you

during summer break now, Mommy!”

“Did you already discuss this in private?” Avery sighed.

“That’s right! Didn’t you say it was up to us? You didn’t say anything when Hayden went abroad, so you

should let me shoot a movie, too,” said Layla, negotiating with her mother as she puffed her cheeks.

“The two of you are all grown up now. I can’t, nor do I want to, control you,” Avery said as she accepted

her fate. “Your father said we won’t bother with you at all once you’re all of age.”

“He’s not bothering with us now either! He should just focus on himself and not make you mad!” Layla

said sharply.

“Alright. When you go for your movie shoot with Uncle Eric in the summer, I’ll go to Bridgedale to see

your brother.”

“Hmph. Can’t you just wait until I’m done with the shoot and take me with you to go see Hayden?” Layla

mumbled unhappily.

“Do you think a movie shoot is something that will take a couple of days to wrap up? Since you’ve

decided to become a celebrity, you have to take every single job you get seriously. Otherwise, people will

say you became famous because of your father… Look at how upset your brother is because of that.”

“I won’t get as mad as Hayden!” Layla mumbled softly. “If Daddy is willing to support me, I’d happily

announce to the world that he’s my Daddy!”

Avery could not help but laugh.

“You sure are optimistic.”

“Of course! Daddy’s incredible. Everyone will be envious after finding out that I’m his daughter.”

The smile on Avery’s face instantly froze. “Layla, if your father one day loses his glory, will you still be

proud of him?”

Layla was stunned for a moment. “What do you mean by that, Mommy?” “If there comes a day when

everyone will criticize him…” .