Chapter 4

“It’s hard to say. If we’re lucky, it would take three to four months. Otherwise, it might take forever,” said the doctor.

She paused, then added, “You’re young, so I’m sure this will go smoothly.”

Time flew by in an instant. An autumn shower later, fall had arrived in Avonsville.

Avery emerged from the bathroom after a shower.

She sat by the bed, took out the new face cream she had bought that day, and massaged it onto her skin.

“Hey, Elliot, do you want me to put some of this on you? The weather has been dry lately,” Avery said as she walked over to Elliot’s side.

She sat on the edge of the bed, then spread the cream on Elliot’s face with her fingers.

Elliot’s eyes suddenly shot open. His eyes were a deep shade of amber, and they shone like gemstones.

The sparkle in his gaze shocked Avery so much that her breathing turned heavy.

It was not unusual for her to see Elliot open his eyes every day, but she was still startled every time it happened.

I’m not using that much pressure, though!”

time, she began to mumble

your body… But I don’t think you’re that bad! You

done putting the cream on him, she tapped her hands on Elliot’s

not enough to get a reaction out of

Elliot’s reaction made her eyes instantly

She thought she heard

she sprung off the bed. Her almond-shaped eyes

back

something different about his gaze. When he used to open his eyes before, they were lifeless and empty. This time, the eyes staring at Avery had

cat whose tail had been stepped on. “Mrs.

was irregular, and her chest

Elliot was awake.

Not only were his eyes open, but he

though his voice was husky and he spoke

had asked her who she

mind instantly

going to die soon, so she had never thought about what she would do if he ever

bodyguard

was filled with people

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