"What’s there to worry about? Your husband knows I'm fine." Ben glanced casually at Elliot.
"He did mention that you were fighting." Seeing that the conflict was resolved, Avery smiled and said, "the ceremony is starting soon. Let's go take our seats!"
"Will Elliot walk Shea down the aisle?"
"Adrian will. Adrian is her real brother, after all!" She explained, "we want Adrian to know that he is needed."
"Oh. I saw Hayden spending a lot of time with Adrian today." Ben scanned the crowd to look for Hayden and as expected, found him sitting next to Adrian and the two were talking to one another.
"Hayden cares for Adrian. Didn't Lilith buy Adrian a drawing pad? Adrian didn't know how to use it and Hayden took the time to watch tutorials online to teach him," Avery said and immediately realized that she had accidentally mentioned Lilith.
"I was the one who told Lilith to get that drawing pad." Reminded of the bitter past, Ben asked, "how are things between her and that postgraduate student?"
"Nothing much! She mentioned that she wants to focus on her career now. The contest has ended and her job will start now."
"Oh... I saw those two hugging last time. What an eyesore," Ben said sarcastically before walking towards the audience area.
Avery glanced at Elliot. "Seems like he isn't that caught up with Lilith, otherwise he wouldn't even mention her name."
"That's because you mentioned that Lilith is focusing on her career for now."
"Fine! But that's actually what Lilith said. Even when you like someone, you don't always have to marry them." Avery pulled Elliot to the audience area. "It's their business, so it's up to them!"
"Yeah. You go ahead. I will get the kids." Elliot walked her to her seat and went to look for Layla and Robert.
"I know." Avery did not doubt what he said. "But there's no need for you to fight over it in public."
"Before he started dating you, we used to talk about work everywhere. When we were busy, we used to stay up until one or two at night, talking about nothing but work," Ben explained.
"But it's Shea's wedding today. Everyone here is enjoying their time here."
"Yeah, I realized that after he pissed me off, so I came back." Ben forced a smile. "I am happy to see Shea on her big day."
Avery scowled. "I think your explanation isn't quite convincing, but I also can’t figure out what would cause you two to fight. Sometimes, you are even closer to him than I am, in terms of trust."
Ben blushed and said shyly, "you've overestimated me. To him, I am hardly any match for you."
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