Chapter 296

Screech! Avery immediately slammed on the emergency brakes, stopping her car by the road. An accident? Death? An explosion went off in her brain, then tears quickly fell! "Mommy, why did you suddenly stop the car?" Layla exclaimed. Hayden got nervous too. "Mommy, why are you crying?" "Mommy, what happened to you? Don't cry!" Layla said and started to choke up. She started to cry too. Avery heard her children's voices and suddenly drew a sharp breath. She wiped the tears off her face with both hands and said hoarsely, "I'll send you two home. Wait for me there. I have something I need to handle." The car was once again on the road. Layla and Hayden were still quite worried. "Mommy, what happened? Why are you so sad?" Avery took a deep breath and lied, "Something… happened to Mommy's friend. When you go home, behave. I might be back late. If Uncle Mike is not home, I'll call him to come to take care of you two." "Oh, Mommy! Don't cry! Your friend will get better!" Layla