Chapter 176

Avery felt suffocated as if someone was strangling her. It had never crossed her mind that
her two children would go to the hospital to look for her. Moreover, she did not expect Elizabeth Hospital
to give out the security footage when they had promised her they would not do so.

Elliot had always been a suspicious person. Avery knew Elliot would investigate the person who brought
Shea to the hospital. However, there was one thing that he would not have known. Shea was brought to
the hospital the day before yesterday instead of yesterday. Hence, no matter how much of yesterday’s
security footage Elliot watched, he would not see that Avery was the one who brought Shea to the
hospital.

“Elliot, we’re divorced. It’s none of your business whether or not I was at Elizabeth Hospital yesterday or
however many children I was carrying or holding,” said Avery with a stern voice after calming herself
down.

“They are not your children. I could never have a child with you. Don’t you remember you were the one
who killed our child?” Avery continued to speak emotionally.

After that, Avery immediately hung up the phone. She did not want to hear any response from Elliot. She
hoped that Elliot and Shea would stay together happily ever after and not try to hurt other people ever
again.

When Elliot wanted to respond, the phone was already hung up. He had no chance to say the things on
his mind. His mind went blank as he listened to the disconnect tone. It seemed like Avery would never
forget the pain of losing their child when he forced her to have an abortion.

It was just that Avery had never mentioned it anymore. Hence, Elliot had also forgotten that they once
had a child. The huge mansion was so quiet that his heartbeat could be heard clearly.



Elliot asked himself in his heart, did he regret it? After hesitating for a few seconds, the answer emerged
in his mind. It was the same answer he had before.

“Master Elliot, Doctor Sanford is here,” said Mrs. Cooper when she stood beside Elliot.

Elliot reverted to his calm self instantly. He strode toward the living room.

Zoe was in a good mood today. She wore a long bright-colored dress. She had light makeup on her face
while letting her hair down. It was a different look from her previous capable and professional image.

Elliot had reached the living room and was stunned for a moment when he saw Zoe.

“Mr. Foster, don’t tell me you can’t recognize me,” Zoe chuckled, “I am not feeling tensed anymore since
the operation was a success. I’m planning to go shopping’later. I’m actually from Avonsville too. My
father had brought me to settle abroad when I was very young. But I still have sentimental feelings here
since Avonsville will forever be my hometown.”

Elliot nodded and asked, “Do you need someone to accompany you?”

Zoe’s eyes sparkled and she nodded, “It would be best if someone could accompany me.”

Elliot replied, “I’ll ask the driver to show you around.”

Zoe was out of words.

Elliot explained, “Shea needs someone to accompany her.”

Zoe accepted his blunt explanation and smiled to acknowledge it.

“Indeed. It’s a pity that she doesn’t like me. Otherwise, I can accompany her too,” said Zoe regretfully.

“Well, Doctor Sanford, let’s talk about your salary now,” said Elliot, “Tell me your desired amount.”



That was the reason why Elliot had asked Zoe to come over.

Zoe’s face flashed with a trace of embarrassment, “Mr. Foster, the deposit you gave me is more than
enough. You don’t have to pay me anymore.”

Elliot had given Zoe 780000 dollars before. However, he felt the amount was not sufficient enough. He
had searched all over the world for professional doctors and yet, no one could make a breakthrough for
Shea’s condition. He had spent far more over the years than the

amount of the deposit he gave to Zoe. Hence, Elliot felt he should pay Zoe more than that.

“I’ll pay you 155 million dollars.” Elliot offered. Elliot did not have the intention of owing Zoe any favors.


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