When Elliot saw Hayden, he thought he had somehow entered the wrong room.Why was Hayden here? How did he get here?
Elliot realized that this kid would always surprise him.
Of course, in this case, the surprise was not a delightful one.
“Why is my Mommy injured?” Hayden stood by the side of the bed, his eyes cold as he questioned his father.
Hayden had seen that Avery’s forehead was wrapped in bandages. She must have been injured, which was why it had been bandaged.
Also, when he had called out to her, Avery had not reacted. He suspected that she might not be sleeping, but, instead, had passed out.
However, he had no choice but to wait for answers. He could not carry her away, nor could he treat her.
Elliot ignored Hayden’s question. He looked at the small child condescendingly. “How did you come here? Who else came with you?”
“I’m alone!” Hayden was not afraid. The resentment in his eyes gradually grew. “You hurt my Mommy! I will never forgive you!”
Elliot snickered at Hayden’s threats. “What are you planning to do? Don’t think that your little tricks will work on me every time! Hayden, if your last name hadn’t been Tate, how long do you suppose I’d let you get away with this?”
Hayden had on a disgusted expression. “I don’t even want to see you! You’re the one who always comes looking for trouble with us!”
“I’m looking for trouble? Your mother and I knew each other long before you were born! Our matters have nothing to do with you!” Elliot looked at the contempt on Hayden’s face. His mood took a turn for the worse.
“You cold-blooded, evil person! My mother’s matters are my matters!”
“Cold – blooded?” Elliot yelled, “You don’t know anything, you stupid brat! Say that again, I dare you!”
Hayden was incensed. The fear in him had vanished. “I might not know anything, but I know that you are a cold-blooded, evil jerk! You’re not only cold blooded, you’re sick too!”
A vein in Elliot’s forehead popped. His gaze turned frigid. He swallowed before hissing, “What did you say?”
“Didn’t you say that I don’t know anything?” Hayden looked smug.
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