When His Eyes Opened

Chapter 136

and Elliot went home in the afternoon to rest because planned staying up ring the new year.

Once Avery her eyes and stared at his face.

She felt if she could watch him for long enough.

It a shame that she could not stop time.

It be if could come to stop this moment.

When Elliot woke around four in the Avery was not next him.

He out of went downstairs look for her.

“You’re up!”

Avery was in the middle of making dinner.

“I’m thinking of making steak tonight.

What do think?”

stood at the entrance the kitchen and watched as away.

about he asked.

“You cook?” Avery exclaimed with a look of surprise on her face, then took off her apron and said, guest! I’ve never tried your cooking before!”

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“I’ve never cooked but I can follow a recipe,” Elliot said he took the apron from Avery.

“Take a in the living room.

”

“Can I stay and watch?” Avery asked with sparkling eyes.

Elliot not but pulled up a chair for her.

Avery sat down and enjoyed the as he prepared their dinner.

Elliot gave off an air of expertise matter what he did.

.

When Avery dug steak Elliot made that evening, she was singing praises.

“It’s even better than a restaurant.

”

“Maybe you haven’t been to many good restaurants.

”

just accept my praise?”

“Sure.

I think I’m a pretty cook, too.

”

Avery into laughter.

“I don’t broccoli,” she as she the broccoli from plate onto Elliot’s, and she the cherry tomato from his plate and popped into her mouth.

“Don’t picky, Avery,” Elliot said earnestly he chewed on her broccoli.

“I’m not! I just don’t foods.

”

They took a stroll outside after dinner, then returned the and watched TV.

rested her on Elliot’s shoulder and dozed.

He woke her at half eleven and said, “Let’s set off some fireworks.

It’s hour the new year.

”

A wide on Avery’s face, but a hint of sadness across her eyes.

on their coats and made their where the bodyguard was preparing the fireworks.

long, a dazzling display fireworks the night above them.

Avery her head and felt night breeze brush skin.

“I have something for Avery,” Elliot whispered in her ear.

to and asked, “A Didn’t we agree anything?”

Once she had not gotten him anything.

“It’s something I ordered beforehand,” said as he pulled a box from her pocket.

guessed what was without opening it up.

“We’ve been for half a year.

This your make-up wedding ring.

”

Elliot the to expose the exquisite ring within.

Avery’s filled with tears at the sight of it.

Elliot took out ring, Avery’s left hand, slipped the ring her ring finger.

“It’s beautiful,” Avery whispered hoarsely.

“I’m glad you like Elliot as his hand tightened around hers.

The vibrant fireworks to light up the sky.

When the new year’s countdown to in the sky, Avery got on her tiptoes and kissed Elliot’s cold lips.

Elliot felt something wet his face, then noticed the tears streaming down Avery’s face.

He wanted to ask why she crying, but the countdown came an end, signifying the arrival of the year.

“Happy New Foster,” Avery choked she her on Elliot.