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.

pressure, though!” Avery

she began to mumble to

online that the reason you’ve never had a girlfriend before must be because of your body…

cream on him, she tapped her hands on Elliot’s arms and

was light and was not enough

reaction made her

She thought she heard the sound of a

she sprung off the bed.

back

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

as she rushed downstairs like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. “Mrs.

were flushed, her heartbeat was irregular, and her chest rose and

Elliot was awake.

was sure that he was awake. Not only were his eyes open, but he had also

his voice was husky and he spoke slowly,

had asked her

instantly

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

the doctor, and the bodyguard

was filled with people half an hour

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