Chapter 685

“I haven’t. Did you have anything in mind?” Elliot asked.

Avery’s heart tightened in her chest, and she hesitantly said, “Rowan Tate.”

Elliot put down the menu. His hawk-like eyes bore into her as he said, “Are you serious?”

“Both Hayden and Layla have my last name. The child would be confused if he had a different last

name.” Avery’s cheeks flushed as she shared her thoughts.

“Of course, I would respect your opinion.”

“If you’re worried that the baby would be confused, then you could just change Hayden and Layla’s last

name. I don’t mind them taking my last name.”

Elliot’s response was so casual that it almost felt like he was joking.He ordered his food, then handed

the menu to the waiter.

The waiter confirmed their order, then walked away.

“Since you don’t agree, then let’s just name him Rowan Foster!” Avery compromised.

She was already happy enough that she got custody of the baby.

“I didn’t say I disagree.” Elliot raised his brows and looked at her with fascination.

“Let the baby take your last name if you want to!”

“Are you serious, or are you teasing me?” Avery could not tell what he was really thinking.

She would be fine if he was being sullen and savage.She was used to seeing him angry.

Instead, Elliot was half smiling and his eyes were cold. His expression was enigmatic and hard to put

one’s finger on.

It was slightly terrifying.

“I don’t like my last name.” Elliot pondered for a moment, then said, “I don’t have a choice, though.”

Avery did not expect him to say that.

She had known him long enough to assume that she knew him well, but he felt like a stranger at that

moment.

“You’ve never mentioned your father before. Did you have a bad relationship with him?” she guessed.

“Yes.” Elliot’s eyes darkened as he held back his temper. He looked at Avery and said, “Let the baby

take your last name! We don’t need to discuss this further.”

His tone sounded calm, but Avery could feel his patience running out.He was trying his best to endure.

One wrong move and he would turn into a monster

Her mood suddenly turned sour.

She was filled with an indescribable sense of helplessness.

He fought for nothing and could give her everything. He looked carefree, but his heart was heavily

shackled.

That weekend, Cole asked Nora out to meet.

Nora was abandoned and thrown aside after Avery was cleared of the video scandal.

Cole called her to say that he had a gift for her. She did not overthink it and came out to meet him.

“Open it up, Nora.” Cole handed a large paper bag to her.

Nora opened the bag with an expression filled with anticipation and saw an Armes bag.

“There’s a skirt dress in here, too?” She put the bag away and held the dress.

“Oh? I think I’ve seen Avery Tate wear this before.”

“That’s right. She’s got the exact same one. It’s not cheap! I was sure you’d look more beautiful than

her in it, so I bought it,” Cole cooed. “Why don’t you try it on now?”

Nora’s vanity was greatly satisfied by his praises.She felt like she was walking on air.She went to the

bathroom to change into the dress, then reappeared in front of Cole.

“You’re beautiful, Nora! You’re even more beautiful than that big-bellied Avery Tate! She looks like a

servant compared to you! Come on, I’ll take you out for a feast!” Cole put his arm around her and

walked toward a restaurant.

When the person in black who was lurking outside the restaurant saw them, their menacing eyes

instantly lit up!