When His Eyes Opened By Simple Silence

“It’s really good. It’s not too sweet, so I can have more,” Avery praised as she took another bite.

“You’re getting more amazing every day, Shea. What else do you want to learn?”

“I want to learn to drive, but Big Brother won’t let me.” Shea’ brows furrowed as she pleaded, “Could you help me beg Big Brother, Avery?”

Avery lifted her gaze and turned to Wesley.

“Is this why you two came over today?”

Wesley shook his head and said, “Shea came to give you the cake. I don’t agree with her learning to drive either.”

Avery turned to Shea and asked, “Why do you want to learn to drive, Shea? Aren’t you scared it might be dangerous?”

“All of you know how to drive, so I want to learn, too. It won’t be dangerous as long as I don’t drive anywhere with too many people around.” Shea gazed at Avery with a pitiful expression and pleaded with her eyes.

At that moment, Avery’s phone rang.

She picked it up and saw that it was Elliot calling.

She showed her phone screen to Shea, then said, “I’ll talk to him about it, but there’s nothing I can do if hege disagrees.”

nodded with a big smile on

the phone and

the room, “Have you had lunch,

I’m waiting for her.” She cleared her throat, then said, “Shea wants to learn to drive. Why not let her try it out? You just have to tell her

place?” Elliot’s voice

made me a cake.” Avery ate another bite of the cake, then said, “It

coming back tomorrow. Let’s talk about it when I’m back.” It was clear from his tone that he did not

then was about to hang up

past one there right now. Go and have lunch first,”

ended the call

use even if

a little disappointed, but she

me learn to drive, either.

concerned for your safety. I haven’t had lunch yet. Let’s

by, and it was

Shea

again another time. You need to get more rest now. Go to

“I will. Drive safe.”

felt a sudden wave of fatigue as her eyelids grew

she walked back toward the front door, she suddenly remembered that Tammy still had not arrived since telling her she was