Chapter 121

Avery placed her phone on the table.

Her mouth suddenly felt dry, so she picked up the bowl of soup that Ben had passed her.

Ben knocked on the table, then said, "Hey! Do you two think we don't know you're secretly texting each

other right now?"

Avery was afraid that Elliot would blurt out something shocking, so she quickly said, "We're both full

now, so we're heading home!" 1

"Sure! We're full too," Ben teased. "Full from watching your PDA!"

Rosalie heard the news of the assassination attempt on Elliot and rushed through the night to the

Foster mansion.

Her face turned cold at the sight of Avery.

"When Mr. Foster was about to get hit by the car earlier, Miss Avery threw herself at him and wrapped

him in her arms!"

The bodyguard had witnessed the entire scene and felt obligated to report what he saw to Rosalie.

"If I hadn't shot its tires, the car would have crashed right into them. Miss Avery would have been

crushed

However, her shielding Mr. Foster might have actually given him

chance at survival." 1

as she

events.

yet, Mother," Elliot said. "We're going to get something

Hurry up and eat, then! I'll

that Rosalie had felt for

of moments that someone could

genuine or not.

way without hesitation; all to protect

was not born out of love, then what else

emerged from the dining

return to her room when Rosalie

right from wrong, Avery. Thank you

couch and stood before Avery. "Let's leave our grievances behind. I won't give you

to Elliot. He is my son, and I only

the best for him."

the sudden

said, "It's late...

of you get some

Rosalie left the room, the living room faded into

feet were glued to

embarrassed to go up to the second floor with Elliot, but how was she supposed to

with an excuse that would allow her

already told her that his birthday wish was for her to come home

disappointed if she left

with me when I left last

mine for now," Elliot interrupted

you're wearing now. They'll be washed and

lips as her

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