When His Eyes Opened

Chapter 6

Measures had to be taken to save the baby because of the bleeding.

The news hit Avery like a ton of bricks. She was in a panicked frenzy.

“Doctor, what if I don’t want to keep the baby?”

She was about to be divorced from Elliot, so now was not the time for her to be pregnant with his child.

The doctor looked thoughtfully at Avery, then said, “Why don’t you want it? Do you have any idea how many people can’t have babies even if they wanted to?”

Avery lowered her gaze as she fell silent.

“Why didn’t your husband come with you?” asked the doctor. “Even if you don’t want the baby, you should discuss it with him first.”

Avery’s brows furrowed.

Seeing her reaction, the doctor picked up her medical records. The doctor looked at Avery and said, “You’re only 21? You’re not married, then?”

“I… I might as well not be!” Avery said. They were about to get a divorce anyway.

“Surgical abortion isn’t a simple procedure. Even if you want to go through with it, I can’t fit you in today. Go home and really think about it. Whatever your relationship with your boyfriend is, the child is innocent.”

The doctor passed Avery’s medical records to her, then said, “Now that you’re showing signs of bleeding, if we don’t do something about it, it’s hard to say if we’ll be able to keep the baby anyway.”

Avery’s heart dropped. “What do we have to do to save it?” she asked.

“Didn’t you want an abortion? Have you changed your mind?” said the doctor. “You’re a pretty girl, so your child is bound to be a beautiful baby. If you want to keep the baby, I’ll prescribe some medication for you. You’ll need bedrest for a week, then come for a follow-up after that.”

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The blazing sun made it difficult for Avery to keep her eyes open as she walked out of the hospital. Her back was drenched in a cold sweat, and her legs felt heavy.

She felt lost. She did not know where to go, nor did she know who to talk to.

The only thing she was certain about was that Elliot could not find out about this.

Otherwise, he would make his bodyguards drag her to the operating table.

She had not made up her mind about keeping the baby. Her mind was a mess, and she wanted to make a decision after she calmed down.

She hailed a cab and made her way to her Uncle Ron’s house.

divorce, Avery’s mother, Laura Jensen, had

Jensen’s family was not as wealthy as the Tates,

said Ron’s wife, Miranda Jensen. Her expression instantly turned cold when she noticed Avery had arrived

the last time you visited your father’s home. I suppose etiquette isn’t important when it’s not your own home

entertain Avery when she had arrived, but seeing her guest show up

I’ll make sure to prepare

been kicked out of the Foster house,” Miranda said mockingly. “I heard that Elliot Foster

cheeks flushed as

daughter was kicked out of the Foster family, you

was just speaking the truth! Do you really need to be so touchy, Laura?” Miranda snapped. “Don’t forget whose house you’re living in. Go ahead and move out if you have what

was livid, but she knew she could not win against

chest as

home was not as ideal for her mother as living at the Tate house, but she figured it

idea that things were so unpleasant between Laura and

place somewhere, Mom? I

“Okay, I’ll go pack

under

bitter smile. “I managed to save up some money over the years. I only stayed there because your grandmother was sick and wanted me to take care of her. If

a moment’s pondering, “Aunt Miranda wasn’t wrong, you know?

was stunned, then she immediately began to console

graduated yet. Now, you can properly prepare for graduation after the

as she rested her head against Laura’s shoulder. “I won’t go back to the Tate house after

had no plans to tell

be worried sick if

returned to the Foster mansion that night, the large

nowhere and scared Avery

Madam? I left some food

I already ate. Why is the house so quiet? Is he not home?” Avery

him to rest at home but he wouldn’t listen,” Mrs. Cooper sighed. “He’s always had a mind

Avery nodded slightly.

a deep impression of Elliot despite the few encounters they had

was rebellious, ruthless, and

iota of sympathy that she felt for him when he

and turned in bed

not feel calmer than she felt

next morning arrived in the blink of

want to bump into Elliot, so she did not leave her room for

said, “Master Elliot has just left, Madam. You can

Cooper to know exactly