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.

not using that much pressure,

the same time, she began

reason you’ve never had a girlfriend before must be because of your body… But I don’t think you’re that bad! You have strong arms… and these

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

touch was light and was not enough to get a reaction

reaction made

heard the sound of a man’s

she sprung off the bed. Her almond-shaped

back

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

as she rushed downstairs like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. “Mrs. Cooper, Elliot’s

irregular, and her chest

Elliot was awake.

only were his eyes open,

though his voice was husky and he spoke

asked her

instantly went

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

the doctor, and the bodyguard rushed over upon hearing

filled with

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