When His Eyes Opened

“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.”

with a big

phone and put it on

voice instantly filled the room,

was coming to see me. 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

place?” Elliot’s

a cake.” Avery ate another bite of the cake, then said, “It tastes amazing. You

coming back tomorrow. Let’s talk about it when I’m back.” It was clear from his tone that

about to hang up the

should be half past one there right

ended the call and put

if I beg

felt a little disappointed, but

to drive, either. You’re the nicest

had lunch yet. Let’s eat together!” Once Avery said that,

by, and it was two in

and Shea said

in the afternoon. We’ll come see you again another time. You need to get more rest now. Go to the hospital right away

“I will. Drive safe.”

Avery felt a sudden wave

that Tammy still had not arrived since telling her she