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—”

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

suddenly began

the only one in her family that worked to maintain her father’s company after his passing. Chelsea could not stop sympathy from welling up

college,

took a sip of water, then answered, “I’m

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

lowered her gaze

her was telling her to give up on

hundred and twenty-five million dollars was not

own mother was asking

new product was, and that everything would only go upwards from here

battling against her conflicting

lunch when they were

did not spend

said when she walked over to

and I are getting divorced soon, so there’ll

about being rejected, but the thought of never seeing Avery again comforted

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

……

2.30 p.m., Avery met the doctor

doctor browsed through the reports, then adjusted her glasses, and said,

sat frozen in stunned

to get rid of them, now?” teased the doctor. “The probability of being pregnant with

heart was thumping

Fraternal twins!

ever heard of fraternal twins, but she had never met

abortion, 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,

keeping them. I want to give birth

moment, Avery had finally made up

for me, and I’ll open

……

afternoon when Avery emerged

was because she had gotten up early and had not taken a nap,

was like she was seeing the world through a filter. People. Cars.

straight to her room,

dark out

the bed. Both her mind and stomach were

hungry, but she could not bring herself to move

phone suddenly began to ring, so she picked it

did you contact the names on the list I gave you?” Shaun’s voice

and said,

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

“Sure,” Avery responded.