When His Eyes Opened

15

The supplements for pregnant women were the same that the elderly that lack calcium take, so it clearly stated “calcium tablets” on the bottle.

“Do have to tell other exactly what kind of you take?” Avery asked.

Her cheeks were flushed, but tone was relatively stable.

hurried off she said that.

kept bottle of pills in a drawer, then in bathroom.

Things go on like this.

would be exposed if she leave soon.

of her checkup reports were the room.

Elliot would find out about if he decided to room.

Of course, reason told that might be a extreme, but he was not crazy.

He probably go as far to her room.

Besides, not mention it, she had no way of divorcing him.

Her family accepted the exorbitant betrothal fees from the Foster family after all.

Avery sat on the of the bed with her mind in such a frenzy she forgot about her hunger.

a knock on the door shortly after.

She snapped herself to reality and walked to open the door.

“Master Elliot’s back in room, Madam.

Come and something to eat!” Mrs.

Coope said with kind smile.

Avery’s anxiety subsided.

At the mansion, aside from Elliot, treated her quite well.

Perhaps they take care of her because of her young age

When she at the dining room with Mrs.

Cooper, there was a hearty spread on the table.

can’t eat all of this myself, Mrs.

Cooper.

You sit down and join me!”

Mrs.

Cooper smiled said, “Eat however much you Madam.

We have rules.

I overstep.

”

“I Avery said, “Do you children?”

Now that was not Avery felt a lot more relaxed.

“I do! They’re in college now.

They’re about your age.

Why do you ask, Madam?”

Avery’s face reddened as grinned and said, just making conversation… I heard that your figure changes after giving birth, look really good!”

“I eat much when I was pregnant.

My weight went over pounds, so didn’t much.

”

your bump not obvious when pregnant, then?”

“That’s right! I looked like I only five to six months pregnant when I was seven to eight months pregnant.

even notice that I was pregnant I wore loose-fitting clothes.

”

Avery felt inspired upon hearing Mrs.

Cooper’s words.

She placed fork and knife down after only taking a few bites of her food.

had to watch her figure so her would not be obvious.

“Why aren’t you eating anymore, Madam?” Mrs.

Cooper asked when she noticed how uncharacteristically little Avery had eaten.

“I’m not that hungry,” Avery answered.

don’t need to leave this much food for dinner next time.

I don’t to gain weight.

”

not at all.

”

“I working out, so better me just watch what I eat.

”

Avery her room after out of the dining room and pulled the from latest checkup.

The doctor wrote down her next appointment date time.

She had to to the hospital for a checkup she months pregnant.

She glanced at the date on the file and saw that it was coincidentally next day.

lay back bed and placed her hand on her belly.

She to feel the presence the but she felt nothing.

did not throw up much during her pregnancy, appetite was different from before.

lost some weight lately.

Before her belly was completely flat.

Avery woke early the morning and headed to hospital.

There were tests to be done that day, so it was in the blink an eye.

Since a few reports would only be at two in the afternoon, she decided to a bite to nearby.

Someone tapped on the shoulder when walked out of the hospital.

Avery turned her head and saw a slightly familiar face.

really you.

”

Chelsea was wearing a white dress and a black blazer.

Her makeup exquisite and her hair was back.

She looked both smart and stylish.

“Are you sick?” she asked.

“I’m just for a checkup,” Avery responded.

She did not to have much interaction her, but did not plan let her go easily.

“You eaten, right? Let me buy you lunch.

It was my bad last time, I’d to you.

”

not mad.

”

“I see… Well, I just wanted talk you a little bit.

I don’t mean Chelsea said with an expression of feigned innocence.

As turning down her was worst thing one do.

Avery agreed to lunch with her in the end.

The blood morning required her to go in on an empty stomach, Avery did not eat anything.

At this point, was that her ankles were weak and she was seeing stars.

picked a restaurant nearby and sat down.

Avery ordered a couple of simple dishes.

went further and ordered two salads, then passed back to the waiter.

“I don’t eat mains for lunch.

I have to keep my figure,” Chelsea said when she noticed shocked expression.

“Let’s talk you and Elliot! I heard that Madam Rosalie likes you a lot and won’t to a divorce.

You’re in a pickle!”

Avery a sip of water and “Why didn’t you nominate yourself when his mother looking for a for him back then?”

Chelsea chuckled bitterly and said, “I was traveling of the country at the time, so I no idea what was happening.

You were already married by the I got back.

”

“Oh, what a coincidence!” Avery said.

Chelsea an eyebrow.

suspicious of me? Nobody can question my Elliot.

He doesn’t like kids, I got my uterus removed.

Could you that?”

Avery was frozen in stunned silence.

“I’m longer a complete woman.

I never have have no regrets.

willing to for him,” said proudly as she her up high.

It like she was waiting someone to praise her for being and special.

“Elliot is insane, so are you.

hurts people when goes crazy, you yourself.

was stupid of you for Avery said.

expression changed in an instant her tone much colder when she said, “What do you know? never out with other women, but he’s willing to be with me…”

“You’re wrong.

There’s someone he Chelsea.

acting stupid for him,” Avery said.

Her a messed so she spoke without thinking.

She pursed her lips in after saying those words.

How was it business what did?

If Elliot found that she revealed his secret, he would unleash on her.

Chelsea’s face was frozen for a few seconds before she into laughter, as if she had just heard a joke.

“That’s impossible! There’s way Elliot likes you!”

didn’t say liked me.

talking about woman,” Avery sighed.

“That’s even more impossible!” Chelsea exclaimed.

“Elliot doesn’t have any other women by his side from him.

I’ve known for ten years, and my brother has him for 20 years.

I know him better than anyone!”

snapped Avery’s head.

For a moment, she did not know what was real and what was not.

There was reason for Chelsea to lie to her.

if Chelsea lying… Then, what the thing she saw on Elliot’s computer?