Chapter 229

Layla had planned to go to the first floor to search for her mother, but suddenly, she heard the sound of footsteps coming from the kitchen. She was so terrified that did not dare breathe. She ran straight up the stairs. Forced to run up to the second floor, Layla leaned against the wall and caught her breath. At that moment, the footsteps grew closer! Someone was coming up the stairs! Layla panicked and quickly found a place to hide. Soon after, Mrs. Cooper appeared on the second floor and made her way to the master bedroom to see Avery. She was worried about the match between Elliot and Mike. Even though Elliot had recovered from the car crash years ago, the doctor had instructed him to avoid strenuous activities. Mrs. Cooper did not want to see Mike punch him, so she came to see Avery. She opened the door, then walked over to the bed. Mrs. Cooper glanced at Avery's sleeping face, and no matter how bad she felt about waking her, she had no choice but to do so because Ave