When His Eyes Opened

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his after dinner.

He wanted to drop by the hospital see Shea.

The other Foster family also left soon after.

Once Rosalie retired to her room, Cole opened the door to Zoe’s room.

Zoe had at old since her pregnancy became public.

amazing, Doctor Sanford!” Cole exclaimed after he entered room and shut the behind him.

“You actually managed to someone as difficult as my uncle! Should I you Aunt Zoe soon?”

The smile Zoe wore was elegant and as said, “Of course.

we’re engaged, I would be his fiance.

What’s the difference between a fiance a wife?”

“Congratulations! It’s just…” Cole said as a concern appeared on his face.

“Is there a way to make sure my uncle doesn’t suspect the baby carrying? After all, we have to depend on kid to get my uncle’s inheritance!”

Zoe’s face changed as she said, “There’s no I’m letting this child live!”

A of washed over face.

“The moment child is your uncle definitely insist on test,” Zoe coldly.

“If the results that the baby his, he’ll surely break up with me! done for, too!”

Cole’s as he said, why I’m asking if a way to change the results on the paternity test.

”

“There me carry out the test! He won’t let do that! He’s always been of me searching for other can help Shea… He’ll kick me to curb once he manages to find else,” as her emotions ran wild.

Cole her on the shoulder and said, “He hasn’t anyone else, right? You are amazing, Doctor Sanford! Both surgeries were successes.

It’s no my uncle would change his mind and agree to get engaged to you.

I would marry you if it were me.

”

Zoe startled back to reality.

shoved Cole’s hand away, then glared at him with look disgust snapped, “Get out if nothing else! Don’t come into my ever again!”

“Okay… You you want to the baby, so how do you plan on getting rid asked he gazed at Zoe’s protruding belly with complicated emotions.

“You’ll find out when it happens!”

Zoe was setting her chess pieces.

The next day, the news of the engagement between and Zoe Sanford spread through the entire Avonsville.

Even the date was confirmed.

The engagement party was to be held in two weeks.

The news became an instant online.

Mike was having breakfast while scrolling through the news.

you Elliot’s the news of his engagement help draw negative attention away us?” he mocked.

“Not as many people are badmouthing us today.

”

Avery peeling a hard-boiled egg.

expression on face was unfazed she said, “Do you think a problem our company can solve using money is worth the the president of Sterling Group? He can go public about his whenever he wants.

Don’t mind other business.

”

“Fine.

We’re losing quite a lot this time!” Mike as put his phone down, then took a sip of milk.

to use up all money from Elliot the refunds.

”

Avery took a bite the egg, chewed then said, “Money isn’t as important our reputation.

”

gazed deeply her, said, “You don’t seem affected the news Elliot’s

engagement at all.

Are you really this? He’s man that used to deeply in love with!”

“It’s all the past.

bring it up again?” Avery finished her breakfast, then up and “I’m going to Bridgedale to Bohmer Holdings next collaboration.

”

“Hey! When book You didn’t me Are you fleeing the you can’t handle the news of Elliot’s engagement?” Mike teased.

showed the email with her flight ticket on it to him and “I booked the flight last night.

Do you think I found out night that they’re announcing their engagement today?”

How long will you be gone?” Mike said as he walked her to the front door.

not sure.

I’ll come back as as can.

the kids, after all.

I’m worried.

”

“It’s fine if you want to spend abroad.

make sure to take care of kids.

”

Mike felt that the current the country was too hostile for Avery.

On the one was social media insisting that she leave and on the other end

was the news her ex husband’s engagement.

The mere thought of it was suffocating.

night, Ben invited Elliot out for drinks.

Elliot refused with a and going to see Shea this.

”