Chapter 136

Avery and Elliot went home in the afternoon to rest because they planned on staying up to ring in the new year.

Once Elliot was asleep, Avery opened her eyes and stared at his face.

She felt as if she could never watch him for long enough.

It was a shame that she could not stop time.

It would be perfect if everything could come to a stop at this moment.

When Elliot woke up around four in the afternoon, Avery was not next to him.

He got out of bed and went downstairs to look for her.

“You’re up!”

Avery was in the middle of making dinner.

“I’m thinking of making steak tonight. What do you think?”

Elliot stood at the entrance to the kitchen and watched as she worked away.

“How about I make dinner?” he asked.

surprise on her face, then took off her apron and said, “Be my guest! I’ve never tried your

IT

never cooked before, but I can follow a recipe,” Elliot said as he took

stay here and watch?” Avery asked with

but pulled up a

enjoyed the

off an air of expertise no matter

made that evening, she

better than a

been to many good

you just accept my

I’m a

Avery burst into laughter.

her plate onto Elliot’s, and she took the cherry tomato from his plate and popped it

be picky, Avery,” Elliot said earnestly as he chewed

I just

a stroll outside after dinner, then returned to the living

her head on

“Let’s set off some fireworks. It’s another half hour

Avery’s face, but a hint of sadness flashed

their coats and made their way outside where the

display of fireworks

head and felt the night breeze brush her

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