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.

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

IT

before, but I can follow a recipe,” Elliot said as he took the apron

here and watch?”

did not refuse but pulled up a chair for

enjoyed the show as he prepared

off an air of expertise no matter what he

Avery dug into the steak Elliot made that evening, she was singing

better than

been to many good

you just accept my

a pretty

Avery burst into laughter.

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

Avery,” Elliot said earnestly as he chewed on her

just don’t like

outside after dinner, then returned

on Elliot’s shoulder

said, “Let’s set off some fireworks. It’s

Avery’s face, but a hint of sadness flashed across her

and made their way outside where

dazzling display of fireworks covered the night

felt the night breeze brush

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