When His Eyes Opened

Chapter 126 The tension between Elliot and Avery grew drastically.

They were seated next to each other, but it looked like they were on the verge of war.

Afraid that they would break into a fight, Mrs. Cooper quickly brought over a fresh fruit platter.

“Have you had lunch, Madam? I left some food out for you.”

Avery shot to her feet and stormed toward the dining room.

Elliot watched her walk away. He could not figure out her thoughts.

If she was furious, she probably would not stay for lunch.

However, the rage in her eyes made it impossible to deny that she was mad.

Avery had skipped breakfast and lunch, so her stomach was beginning to ache from hunger.

She took over half an hour to finish her food since wolfing it down would only cause indigestion and add to her current discomfort.

room, Elliot was

to act impulsively when we’re angry, Madam. Maybe

head was throbbing in pain, so she nodded and made her way up to

and said awkwardly, “I thought that you would be sleeping in the

her brows and said, “I’m not sleeping

some time to heal, and he refuses to let anyone help or take care of him,” Mrs. Cooper said as she tried to reason with her. “You’re the only one that he allows to get close to him. If you don’t watch over him, he might fall

walking stick. I doubt

that out of

I’m being

last night to redress his wounds, your eyes were

enough. I’m going up,” Avery said, then walked

taking a nap in the master bedroom. The curtains were half-drawn, allowing only some of the warm sunlight to shine

saw Elliot’s sleeping face, all of the

follow the rules and not to behave in the

the bed and sat awkwardly on the edge for a

large hand clasped around Avery’s arm

never