Chapter 1898

"Layla, your dad and I aren't enemies," she said awkwardly. "So you mean you are still good friends?" Layla interpreted. "Of course, not..." Avery was not sure how she would explain it to her daughter. "I can talk to him, but we will not sleep together. Do you understand?" "Okay," Layla muttered regretfully. "Hey, Mommy. Remember to protect yourself. You don't want to sleep with him, but what if he wants to sleep with you?" Avery fell silent at that. Avery quietly slipped out of the master bedroom after the call with Layla to check on Elliot. Layla's words triggered the insecurity within her, and she kept feeling like Elliot was doing something behind her back. To her bewilderment, he glanced over as soon as she headed out, as he saw right through her. "You called Layla?" He noticed the way she was sneaking around but decided not to mention it. "Yeah. Did you tell her?" "Not yet. You did, so I don't have to." "I did talk to her about it, but you have to do it as well!" Avery