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

a pulp and died on the spot. However, her shielding Mr.

chance at survival." 1

as she listened

events.

Mother," Elliot said. "We're going

Hurry up and eat, then! I'll

of the resentment that Rosalie had felt for Avery slowly

dangerous of moments that

genuine or not.

in harm's way without hesitation; all to

born out of love,

emerged from the dining

her

distinguish right from wrong, Avery. Thank

"Let's leave our grievances behind. I

to Elliot. He is my son,

the best for him."

to the sudden change in her

"It's late... You should go home and get some

of

Rosalie left the room, the living room

felt like her feet were glued to

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

that would allow her

told her that his birthday wish was for

he not be disappointed

with me when I left

can wear some of mine for now," Elliot interrupted before Avery could

you're wearing now. They'll

pursed her lips as

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