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.”

not spoken to him properly

“Okay.”

the covers and 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

water droplets flowed down his face, drip by

considered that they were still not on speaking terms. He also did not consider whether she would pick up his

his call or blame him for meddling in her affairs. After more than

thought that it was still early. It would be rude

clothes before ordering takeout. While waiting for takeout, she called Mike to tell him about her arrival.

for you at home,” Mike said, “He came to apologize. He did not intend to drive a wedge between you

doing it for Elliot.” Avery rubbed

said it was for your good too! Hahaha!”

has never seen a couple like you two, tormenting each other for seven years. I thought about it, and he seems to