The call soon connected. Elliot's low and mesmerizing voice came through.
"Layla?"
"It's me," Avery said awkwardly, "Why did you transfer money to me?"
Elliot said, "Those are for the children."
Avery was even more awkward. "If you want to give them money, can't you give them in person? Why do you have to send it to me?"
Elliot explained, "Did you not see the message Layla sent to me? She sent me a voice message greeting with your phone."
Avery was speechless. She wanted to dig a hole for herself and hide in it. She only saw the transfers. She did not scroll up.
She tapped open their chat and scrolled up. She saw that she sent a voice message over. It must have been Layla.
Avery took a deep breath. She was feeling so awkward she was blushing. She did not know what to do.
"Mommy!" Right at that moment, Layla ran into her room. Seeing Avery holding her phone, Layla immediately covered her mouth with her hand.
Avery looked at her and passed her the phone. "Your father."
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