When His Eyes Opened

Chapter 870

 Avery was just kidding around, but Mrs. Cooper’s expression turned slightly unnatural after she heard what she said. Mrs. Cooper froze for a moment, then forced a smile and said, “Maybe you’re not just missing Shea, but Master Elliot, too. Since your work here is done, can we go back to Aryadelle now?”

Avery did not feel like returning so soon.

There was not much to worry about after Hayden and Layla went back to school. Besides, she had spent too much energy on the surgery the past few days, so she was exhausted.

She wanted to take a break, then think about returning to Aryadelle. Otherwise, if she rushed back now, she would only end up cooped up resting at home.

“You can take a break first if you’re too tired. I’m not in a hurry to go back.” Mrs. Cooper was especially talented at reading faces. 

“I’m just beginning to miss Hayden and Layla, that’s all. My heart feels empty even when I don’t see them for just a day.” 

“I know. I miss them, too, but I’ve been too tired the past few days. Let’s head back after a couple of days of rest,” Avery said, coming to a compromise. She could not continue to delay her return just to avoid Elliot.

“Alright, Avery. I made some soup. Have some, then go to bed. You look like you’ve lost weight these days.” Mrs. Cooper placed Robert in his crib, then went to the kitchen to get Avery a bowl of soup.

Even when he’s in his crib

children were so used to being held that they could not stand

and sister, sweetie?” Avery stood by

you home in a couple of days, okay? Have you eaten?

at first, but after saying a few sentences to Robert, she could not help but hold him in

Mrs. Cooper walked in with the bowl of soup and saw this, she chuckled and said, “You just can’t help but want to

he understands us when we talk to him.” Avery carried Robert over to the couch

whine, and you stare right at me every time I talk

on the coffee

handed Robert

after I left for the

her little brother,” Mrs. Cooper took a seat next to Avery with Robert

it. She said you promised her before that you would take her to her new school when she started first grade.” Avery froze in the middle of drinking her soup. She seemed to have indeed given such a promise to Layla before, but she forgot about it after she picked up

Avery immediately put down her

her. She said she understood that you were busy with work and won’t blame you,” Mrs. Cooper