When His Eyes Opened

chapter 968

doorbell to Avery’s rang a while later.

Avery heard but she did not feel opening she want to know who was on the other side.

She felt hollow.

was as if she was floating on the of of water but could not no how she to.

She wondered for moment why she this hopeless.

wondered if she still harbored delusions about Elliot.

Despite all the times had to her, never really learned her lesson.

Otherwise, she have immediately after he revealed his plan.

The doorbell continued to ring and it gave Avery a splitting headache.

She had a feeling that whoever was ringing the doorbell cease she opened the door.

She held the edge of the bed support, got to feet, then dragged toward the door.

When opened the door, a tall, familiar silhouette appeared before her.

moment Avery saw Elliot, she took a step back on reflex.

“Avery! You got it wrong!” Elliot’s heart ached at the sight Avery’s red, swollen eyes.

“I wasn’t in room this entire time.

Someone called me out for drinks after I sent you to your room, so that’s where I went.

”

He strode into her room, then door behind him.

Avery suddenly smelled the alcohol on him.

She him as she blinked.

His clothes clean and had practically no wrinkles them, but his brows furrowed, and his expression was serious.

” Tammy me and gave me an earful!

how I found out what happened!”

suddenly turned around in embarrassment.

It was hard for her to tell if he telling the truth not.

“The room was Mr.

Goldstein’s niece.

I’ve met her a times and we’re not close at all.

We’ve never had any private interactions before.

If I the at the time, definitely have opened the door for her.

” Elliot walked over to face Avery, placed hands firmly on shoulders, and did not let her escape.

“Who opened the door for her, then? I saw her walk into your room my own eyes.

” Avery’s hoarse filled hurt.

“It was housekeeping.

” Elliot’s rising falling rapidly.

know what turndown is, right? I ask for the service.

I’m guessing housekeeping manager arranged for it.

cleaner knows Mr.

Goldstein’s niece and let her into the room.

take you to check surveillance cameras you don’t me.

A weight lifted off of shoulders.

It felt as had just from a serious illness.

She thought of she had control earlier his in her mind.

Suddenly, she understood true feelings.

She tore off the chains around her heart, then threw her arms around Elliot, and buried her in his muscular chest.

“I’m sorry misunderstood you.

I should’ve followed her in and checked things out for myself.

”

“It’s alright.

least we’ve air now.

” Elliot held her in his arms rested his chin the top of head.

me some credit next time, won’t you? I didn’t exhaust my efforts just hurt you.

II

“I don’t what happened either.

Something just snapped in my head just now.

” Avery took a whiff of his familiar scent, then softly “I care about you, so seeing you mess around another woman broke my heart.

”

“I know.

” Elliot in a seconds, then made decision.

“Let’s get married when get back, Avery!”

head and gazed at him bloodshot eyes.

lowered his gaze to look at her.

said, let’s married when we back.

each for seven when we get another chance again? My feelings for have never changed, you care me, then why waste more time?”

Avery gazed loving serious expression wanted a few it felt like something was stuck in her throat she could not say a word.

All could do nod aggressively in response.

Avery woke in night.

It was not until she out and felt warmth of Elliot’s body next to her that she finally felt relieved.

She grabbed her phone and Tammy text.

Tammy.

We decided to remarried.

] Tammy was already asleep at this hour.

stared phone all desire to sleep.

was awake, and certain, man next to was the one that she to spend rest her with.