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

the spot. However, her shielding Mr.

chance at survival." 1

as she listened to the bodyguard's description of

events.

haven't had dinner yet, Mother," Elliot said. "We're going to

Hurry up and eat, then! I'll

the resentment that Rosalie had felt for Avery

during the most dangerous of moments that someone could determine if another person

genuine or not.

had thrown herself in harm's way without hesitation;

was not born out of love, then

from the dining room after

to her room when Rosalie

distinguish right from wrong, Avery. Thank you for tonight,"

our grievances behind. I won't give

you're true to Elliot. He is my

the best for him."

the sudden change

stunned silence, she said, "It's late... You should go home and get some

then said, "Both of you get

the

her feet

to the second floor

with an excuse that

wish was for her to come home with

be disappointed if she

clothes with me

for now," Elliot interrupted before Avery could finish her

wearing now. They'll be washed and dried

lips as her mind went blank.

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