When His Eyes Opened (Avery and Elliott)

Chapter 329 “Can’t the bodyguard and nanny watch her? It’s been so long since we’ve had a drink!” Ben said, then whispered in Elliot’s ear, “Avery went abroad today.”

Elliot’s eyes turned dark.

He suddenly had the urge to drink.

Ben booked a spot at a rooftop restaurant.

The two men stood by the railings with a bottle of wine in hand each and looked out into the starry night sky as they drank in silence.

The spring breeze was cool and stuck to every inch of their skin.

When they were done with their first bottles, Ben turned to Elliot and asked, “Did you agree to the engagement with Zoe as thanks for Shea’s treatment?”

“My mother wanted me to marry her. Avery also told me to live a good life with her. Shea’s treatment is just a minor reason.”

Elliot lifted his head slightly, revealing his long, sensual neck.

His Adam’s apple rolled in his throat, then he said hoarsely, “Avery wanted nothing but to draw a line between us, so I’m simply granting her wish.”

should be happy now that

just an engagement, not marriage. Even if you get married, you can always get a divorce!” Ben said as he patted Elliot’s shoulder when he saw the pained expression

appeared at the door to Hayden and Layla’s classroom at

was no

always had a silly grin on

and Layla walked

and Layla…” Shea said as tears glistened in her

you from seeing us again?” Layla said, catching herself before she slipped her

as tears streamed down

I don’t think… I have much time

looked helplessly at her as sadness surged inside

the bag she

most precious treasure because you

off her face, then pulled out a jewelry box and several photo albums from the

most valuable and

them all

burst into sobs, “Don’t die, Shea! You