When His Eyes Opened By Simple Silence

Chapter 16

“Who told you there was someone Elliot liked? Where did you get the information? Do you know what her name is?”

Chelsea was beginning to feel uneasy despite being adamant that Elliot had no other woman besides her.

Avery shook her head and said, “What I said was just my opinion… I don’t know Elliot as well as you do.”

Avery changed her stance after calming down a little.

She realized that things were not as simple as they seemed, and she did not want to be dragged in.

She just wanted to give birth to her babies and live an average life.

“You scared me! I thought you saw him with a woman!”

Chelsea relaxed after hearing Avery’s explanation.

“Elliot isn’t the kind of man you think he is. He hates women and kids.”

“Do you know why he doesn’t like kids?” Avery asked casually.

“To be honest, I have no idea. I don’t want to know either. If he doesn’t like them, I just won’t have them,” Chelsea said, then furrowed her brows and mumbled to herself, “He’s actually pretty nice to me.”

“As long as you’re happy.”

Avery gave up trying to change her mind.

Everyone had the freedom of choice. What was important was being able to deal with the consequences of those choices.

She thought Chelsea was foolish. However, in the eyes of others, her decision to give birth to her and Elliot’s children was probably foolish as well.

When the food was served, Avery was so hungry that she began to eat right away.

Chelsea had a lot on her mind and had lost her appetite.

“Are you sure you didn’t fall in love with Elliot?” she asked.

“I’m sure,” Avery answered with a nod.

Chelsea could not understand her.

“Why? He’s capable and good-looking.”

Avery looked up at her and said, “If I had to choose between you and him, I’d choose you.”

At least that way, she would not get hurt.

Chelsea was utterly taken aback by her answer.

“Why?! Are you—”

hand in the air and said, “I was just using it as an example. It’s fine as long as you get what

as Avery suddenly began to look a lot more

one in her family that worked to maintain her father’s company after his passing. Chelsea could

still in college, right?”

a sip of water, then answered, “I’m

I heard about your dad’s company. His debt has nothing to do with you since he has passed. You should focus on graduating and living your life,” Chelsea advised. “Where are you supposed to find the money to pay off

lowered her gaze

her was telling her to give up

hundred and twenty-five million dollars

mother was asking her to give

always telling her how revolutionary the company’s new product was, and that everything would only

was constantly battling against her conflicting

when they were almost

they did not spend much. Therefore, Avery did

when she walked over to Avery after paying the

point?” Avery said. “Elliot and I are getting divorced soon,

but the thought of never seeing Avery again comforted

When that happens, I’ll be the only one by Elliot’s side,” Chelsea said as

……

met the doctor after

then adjusted her glasses, and said, “Everything

sat frozen

to get rid of them, now?” teased the doctor. “The probability of being pregnant with fraternal twins is about the same as winning

was thumping wildly in

Fraternal twins!

ever heard of fraternal twins, but she had never met a

it’s best to do it while you’re still in your first trimester. The longer you wait, the bigger the risk. It’s a cruel thing, both for you and the babies. Right now, your babies are already taking shape inside of you,” said

them. I want to give birth to

that moment, Avery had finally made up her

up these forms for me, and I’ll open up a

……

the afternoon when Avery emerged from the

because she had gotten up early and had not taken

a filter. People. Cars.

back home, went straight to her room,

was almost dark out when Avery

sat in a daze on the bed. Both her mind

she could not bring herself to

ring, so

list I gave you?” Shaun’s voice came from the

took a breath, and said, “I

tomorrow! You shouldn’t bother them, then. Maybe you can

“Sure,” Avery responded.