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 said as she

time, she began to

girlfriend before must be because of your body… But I don’t think you’re that bad! You have strong arms… and

done putting the cream on him, she tapped her hands on

light and was not enough to get a

Elliot’s reaction made

she heard

that you, Elliot? Did you say something just now?” Avery exclaimed as she sprung off the bed. Her almond-shaped eyes fixed themselves on him in an

stared back at

were lifeless and empty. This time, the eyes staring at Avery had emotion

whose tail had been stepped on. “Mrs.

cheeks were flushed, her heartbeat was irregular,

Elliot was awake.

Not only were his eyes open, but he

husky and he spoke slowly, it was

asked her who she

instantly

told her that he was going to die soon, so she had never thought about what she would

the bodyguard

mansion was filled with

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