Not once had he asked Avery to repay him. It was all her! She was the one forcing herself to return the money!
"Do you think I asked her for the money?" he said with a slight tremor in his voice.
Chad shook his head furiously. "I know that you would never ask her for the money, but you can tell her to stop trying to repay you."
"Do you think she will listen to me?" Elliot said sarcastically. "Do you think she will listen to me?!"
Chad was stunned.
"Did Mike tell you to come and tell me this?" Elliot swallowed. He furrowed his brows tighter.
Chad shook his head. "He knew that it would be pointless— me talking to you. I just thought that even if it was pointless, I should try speaking to you. I thought that you would at least take a stand, and then, whatever she does next will not be on you."
"I understand. Please leave."
Elliot was not worried that the blame would fall on him. He was only afraid that something might happen to her.
After Chad left, Elliot picked up his phone
