Chapter 136

Avery and Elliot went home in the afternoon to rest because they planned on staying up to ring in the new year.

Once Elliot was asleep, Avery opened her eyes and stared at his face.

She felt as if she could never watch him for long enough.

It was a shame that she could not stop time.

It would be perfect if everything could come to a stop at this moment.

When Elliot woke up around four in the afternoon, Avery was not next to him.

He got out of bed and went downstairs to look for her.

“You’re up!”

Avery was in the middle of making dinner.

“I’m thinking of making steak tonight. What do you think?”

Elliot stood at the entrance to the kitchen and watched as she worked away.

“How about I make dinner?” he asked.

face, then took off her apron and said, “Be my guest! I’ve never

IT

can follow a recipe,” Elliot said as he took the apron from Avery. “Take a

and watch?”

but pulled up a chair for

down and enjoyed the show as he

off an air of expertise no

Avery dug into the steak Elliot made that evening,

than a

been to many good

you just accept my

I think I’m a pretty

Avery burst into laughter.

the broccoli from her plate onto Elliot’s, and she took the cherry tomato from his plate and popped it into

be picky, Avery,” Elliot said earnestly as he chewed on her

I just don’t like steamed

then returned

head on Elliot’s shoulder

at half past eleven and said, “Let’s set off some fireworks. It’s another half

smile appeared on Avery’s face, but a hint of sadness flashed across

and made their way outside where the bodyguard was

display of fireworks

her head and felt the night breeze brush

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