NovelOnlineThe other person immediately replied, [ 780,000 dollars. I'm sure this is not a huge amount for you, right? As long as you wire the money tonight, I'll make sure to destroy all of the photos.] Avery saw the amount and found it amusing. Was Elliot and Ruby's photo worth that much money? She wanted to grit her teeth and yell at the other person, "Just publish them! Do it now! Even if you take photos of them sleeping together, | won't be afraid, let alone them meeting each other!" If Elliot was not afraid of it, what was she afraid about? She only found it despicable. She was afraid her children would feel so too.
As a person ages, they becmore stable and mature. They could bear the pain that they might not be able to bear in the past, or perhaps, they might even grow numb to the pain.
Avery copied the bank account number the other party sent over, then she tapped into her bankingand wired 780,000 dollars over.
When the other party received the money, they sent a message, [Miss Tate, | never thought that you would do it so quickly! | never thought that you and your husband might seem close to each other on the surface, but privately it's not the case! But | still wish you a Happy New Year!] Avery held her phone tightly. She could not hide the darkness on her face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Avery, are you alright?" Adrian asked when he saw her cold expressions.
"Someone wisheda Happy New Year.” Avery placed the phone down and explained, "It is someone | hate." "Oh. If it's someone you hate, just ignore them." "Hmm." Avery picked up the cup of water on the table and took a sip. She poured the water a moment ago. It was already cold.
The cold water entered her stomach, freezing her heart along with it.
Soon, it was tfor the countdown.
The host on the TV started counting down with the crowd, "Ten, nine, eight, seven..." "Adrian, what do you wish for the new year?" Avery looked at Adrian.
"I hope that | becsmarter, and | can care for myself." Avery replied, "You can do it. | believe in you." "Avery, thank you. What about you?" Adrian asked.
Avery thought for a while before smiling. "I hope that my three children are healthy 7a": YNY< happy." "That's all?" "That's all." "No one said that you could only have one wish. You can have many," Adrian said. " You can also wish that you and Elliot are healthy..." "It wouldn't ctrue if you wish for too many wishes," Avery said with a smile. " The children's health and happiness are the most important.” "Alright! Then, am | too greedy? I'm asking for too much." "Not at all. Your wish has been received. By the end of this year, we will celebrate the new year together again." "Okay!" Avery has returned to her bedroom. Elliot had left a lamp on by the nightstand.
He was already sleeping soundly. His breath was even. It looks like he was truly exhausted.
Avery walked to the bed. Before getting in bed, she turned off the light.
The room was instantly plunged into darkness. She lay in bed with her back facing him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNo one would believe her if she said she was not angry. He had gone out to see Ruby without telling her. It was New Year's Eve that night. It was a tfor family, yet he went out to see Ruby on such an important day.
This to her was a psychological betrayal.
If he could secretly meet Ruby the first time, there would be the next time.
This was different than having slept with her.
Was he still missing Ruby, or was he missing the child in her? Perhaps, it was both? After all, if he did not have feelings for Ruby, how could he have feelings for the child in Ruby? A huge resentment built up in her.
No wonder people say that couples who were together for a long twill lose the excitement and freshness. Avery thought that she and Elliot were different. She did not expect that they were just like any other ordinary couple.
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