When His Eyes Opened

 “Avery, what are you doing?” Elliot’s voice was hoarse and cold. Avery could hear that Elliot had just gotten up because his tone was rather emotional.

“I’m going to Bridgedale to tend to something.” Avery went past security and headed inside.

” It’s early. Who told you I’m going abroad?” Elliot did not answer her question, but asked, “It’s almost the children’s birthday. Do you have to go to Bridgedale now? Is there something urgent?”

 If it was as usual, Avery might have said that he was being nosy. However, at that moment, she was strangely calm. She did not want to fight with him over such a small thing. Elliot was asking her all these questions out of concern.

“It’s nothing urgent,” Avery said calmly, “Elliot, these are my private affairs. I don’t need to tell you. I will be back before the children’s birthday.”

Elliot rubbed the middle of his brow. He calmed down.

 “As long as you’re fine.”

how long has she not spoken to him properly in that way. Their go-to method was always using the harshest

“Okay.”

got off the bed. He strode into the washroom. He turned on the tap and splashed cold water on his face. He looked at himself in the mirror in

flowed down his face,

were still not on speaking terms. He also did not consider whether she would pick up his call or not.

meddling in her affairs. After more than

thought that it was still early. It would

returned home. She showered and changed into a clean set of clothes before ordering takeout. While waiting

this morning, Ben came to look for you at home,” Mike said, “He came to apologize. He did not intend to

know he didn’t mean to do it. He was doing it for Elliot.” Avery rubbed her temples. Due

for your good too! Hahaha!” Mike could

couple like you two, tormenting each other