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.

divorce, Avery’s mother, Laura Jensen, had moved into her

wealthy as the Tates, but

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

your father’s home. I

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

to. I’ll make sure to prepare something the

said mockingly. “I heard that Elliot Foster is awake. If he cared

as she was

immediately said, “Even if my daughter was kicked

just speaking the truth! Do you really need to be so touchy, Laura?” Miranda snapped. “Don’t forget

livid, but she knew

in her chest as she

not as ideal for her mother as living at the Tate

no idea that things were so unpleasant between Laura and

and rent a place somewhere, Mom? I have some money on me…”

then said, “Okay, I’ll go pack my

Ron’s house in under half an

a bitter smile. “I managed to save up some money over the years. I only stayed there because

moment’s pondering, “Aunt Miranda wasn’t wrong, you know? I’ll be getting a

was stunned, then she immediately began

graduated yet. Now, you

her head against Laura’s shoulder. “I won’t go back to the Tate house after the divorce. Let’s live together,

no plans to tell her mother

would be worried sick if she

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

suddenly appeared out of nowhere and scared Avery

you had dinner, Madam? I left some food for

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

home but he wouldn’t listen,” Mrs. Cooper sighed. “He’s always had a mind of his own.

Avery nodded slightly.

of Elliot despite the few

was rebellious, ruthless, and insufferably

him when he was sick had

tossed and turned in bed

Not only did she not feel calmer than she felt at the hospital earlier, but she was feeling even more

morning arrived in

did not want to bump into Elliot, so she did not leave

knocked on her door at 9.30 a.m. and said, “Master

to know exactly what