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.”

……

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.

Avery’s mother, Laura Jensen, had

as the Tates, but they

alone?” said Ron’s wife, Miranda Jensen. Her expression instantly turned cold when she

you visited your father’s home. I suppose etiquette isn’t important

arrived, but seeing her guest

didn’t mean to. I’ll make sure

you’ve pretty much been kicked out of the Foster house,” Miranda said mockingly. “I heard that Elliot Foster is awake. If he cared about you at all, you wouldn’t be running over here crying for your

cheeks flushed as

Laura immediately said, “Even if my daughter was kicked out of the Foster family,

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

she knew she could not win against

twisted in her chest as she watched the

ideal for her mother as living

that things were so unpleasant between Laura and

rent a place somewhere, Mom?

I’ll go

Laura emerged from Ron’s house in under half an hour and

Laura said with a 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 it weren’t for her, I would have

“Aunt Miranda wasn’t wrong, you know? I’ll be

she immediately

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

she rested her head against Laura’s shoulder. “I won’t go back to

tell her mother

worried sick

Avery returned to the Foster mansion that night, the large living room was engulfed in pin drop

appeared out of nowhere and scared Avery into

Madam? I left some food for you.

already ate. Why is the house so quiet?

at home but he wouldn’t listen,” Mrs. Cooper sighed. “He’s always

Avery nodded slightly.

a deep impression of Elliot despite the few

rebellious, ruthless, and

she felt for him when he was

and turned in

feel calmer than she felt at the

arrived in the blink of an

not want to bump into Elliot, so

on her door at 9.30 a.m. and said, “Master Elliot has just left, Madam. You can come

did not expect Mrs. Cooper to know exactly what she was thinking, and her