Chapter 4

“It’s hard to say. If we’re lucky, it would take three to four months. Otherwise, it might take forever,” said the doctor.

 

 

She paused, then added, “You’re young, so I’m sure this will go smoothly.”

 

Time flew by in an instant. An autumn shower later, fall had arrived in Avonsville.

 

Avery emerged from the bathroom after a shower.

 

She sat by the bed, took out the new face cream she had bought that day, and massaged it onto her skin.

 

“Hey, Elliot, do you want me to put some of this on you? The weather has been dry lately,” Avery said as she walked over to Elliot’s side.

 

She sat on the edge of the bed, then spread the cream on Elliot’s face with her fingers.

 

Elliot’s eyes suddenly shot open. His eyes were a deep shade of amber, and they shone like gemstones.

 

The sparkle in his gaze shocked Avery so much that her breathing turned heavy.

 

It was not unusual for her to see Elliot open his eyes every day, but she was still startled every time it happened.

 

rubbing too hard? I’m not using that much pressure,

 

she began to mumble

 

must be because of your body… But I

 

him, she tapped her hands

 

enough to get a reaction

 

made her eyes

 

was because… She thought she heard the sound

 

Did you say something just now?” Avery exclaimed as she sprung

 

back at

 

used to open his eyes before, they were lifeless and empty. This time, the eyes staring at Avery had emotion

 

Avery cried as she rushed downstairs like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. “Mrs. Cooper, Elliot’s awake! He just spoke! He’s

 

her heartbeat was irregular, and her

 

Elliot was awake.

 

was sure that he was awake. Not only were his eyes open,

 

husky and he spoke

 

asked her

 

instantly went

 

told her that he was going to die soon, so she had never thought about what she would do if he

 

the bodyguard

 

with

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