When His Eyes Opened

Chapter 121 Avery her table.

Her mouth suddenly felt dry, picked the bowl that Ben had passed her.

Ben knocked on the table, then said, Do you two think we don’t you’re secretly texting each other right now?”

Avery was afraid that Elliot would blurt out shocking, so she quickly said, “We’re both full now, so we’re heading home!”

“Sure! We’re full too,” Ben teased.

“Full from watching your PDA!”

Rosalie heard the news of the assassination attempt on Elliot and rushed through the to the mansion.

Her face turned cold at the sight of Avery.

“When Mr.

was about to get hit by the car earlier, Miss threw herself at him and wrapped in her arms!”

The bodyguard witnessed the entire scene and felt obligated to report what he Rosalie.

“If hadn’t shot its tires, would have crashed right into them.

Avery have been a and the spot.

However, her shielding Mr.

Foster might have actually given him a chance at survival.

”

Bloody images flashed into Rosalie’s listened to description of that night’s events.

“We haven’t dinner Mother,” Elliot said.

“We’re to something to eat.

”

Hurry and eat, in bit.

”

All of the resentment that Rosalie felt Avery slowly vanished.

was during the most dangerous of moments that could determine if another ‘person was genuine or not.

had thrown herself in harm’s way without hesitation; all to protect Elliot.

If that courage was born out love, then what else could it be? Elliot and Avery from dining room after dinner.

Avery was about to return to room when spoke to her.

“I know how distinguish from wrong, Avery.

Thank you for tonight,” said.

She rose the couch and stood before Avery.

“Let’s leave our behind.

I won’t give you trouble as long as true to Elliot.

He my son, and I hope the for him.

”

Avery was not to the sudden change in her demeanor.

After a moment of stunned she said, You should go home some

rest!”

Rosalie nodded, then “Both of you get too.

”

Once Rosalie the room, the living room faded silence.

Avery felt her were glued the ground.

She was too embarrassed to go up the second with Elliot, but how was supposed to come up with an excuse that would allow her to leave?

He had already told her that his was for her to come with him.

he not disappointed if she left now?

“I all of my clothes with me I left time”

“You can wear some of mine for now,” Elliot interrupted before Avery finish her sentence.

“Change out the clothes you’re wearing now.

They’ll be washed and dried by the morning.

”

Avery pursed her lips as went blank.

“You don’t to?” Elliot as he fixed his deep eyes on her.

“It’s fine if you want to go to your place.

I’ll the driver to take you.

”

Avery was speechless.

Setting aside her willingness, or lack thereof, she could tell from Elliot’s tone that he was upset.

Mrs.

Cooper appeared of nowhere and said, “You left behind a set of clothes before, Avery.

Let get for you.

”

time, Avery had run out of excuses leave.

After Mrs.

Cooper walked away, went behind and wheeled him toward the elevator.

“It’s your birthday today.

can’t get mad your birthday,” she said, trying to reason him.

“I’m not mad,” Elliot responded in a calm voice.

“I just didn’t to force you.

”

“It’s not It’s just…”

“What is it?”

“I left with such confidence and pizzazz before, but here am again a days later.

It just feels a little like a slap in the face.

”

“I not there the last time you left.

Your should be more like a slap in my a slap in yours,” said Elliot.

Avery felt a little better, then asked, helps up night? it the nurse from before?”

the arrived on the floor, Elliot lifted his and at a spark curiosity eyes.