When His Eyes Opened (Avery and Elliott)

Chapter 17

Chapter 17
The car sped past Avery, leaving a trail of dust.

She lifted her head and saw the blurry tail lights of the Rolls-Roice in the darkness.

Was that Elliot’s car?

She wiped the tears off her face, calmed herself down, and walked toward the house.

She saw the car parked in the courtyard when she arrived.

She waited outside in hopes of going in after Elliot had gone to his room.

Her eyes stung. She looked up at the stars shining brightly in the night sky.

It was a beautiful spring night.

Before she knew it, she had been standing outside for an hour.

The driver had already moved the car into the garage.

The lights in the living room were still on, but there was nobody in sight.

Avery felt normal, so she walked slowly into the house.

On the veranda on the second floor, Elliot, dressed in a grey robe, was sitting in his wheelchair. The last dregs of wine sat at the bottom of his wine glass.

He had watched Avery the entire hour that she had stood outside in the cold.

He could not figure out the thoughts that would lead her to spend an entire hour out in the cold. She was so still that she could have easily blended in with the trees that stood next to her.

Elliot had met countless intelligent minds in his lifetime because they were the only people worthy enough to stand by his side.

However, Avery was an exception.

He did not consider her bright because she had provoked him despite knowing what kind of man he was.

She was an extremely foolish woman.

Seeing her miserable, however, affected his mood in a peculiar way.

It was a feeling that he had never felt before.

……

of the cold wind, but Avery’s head felt

thick blanket from the closet, wrapped herself in it, and fell into

night, ridding herself of the chill

up the next morning, aside from feeling a little sticky,

into clean clothes,

followed the smell of food to the dining room, and Mrs. Cooper immediately served her

he had breakfast?” Avery

hasn’t come

picked up her glass of milk and a piece of toast, then began

done eating in

you that afraid of him, Madam?” Mrs.

to see him,” Avery said,

together,” said Mrs. Cooper. “Will

won’t. I have something to do on campus today, so I won’t be having dinner at home

get the driver to take you there,” Mrs. Cooper said. She left, intending to

fine. I’ll

Master Elliot and one for the odd jobs. I’ll get the

not win

and said, “Thank you. You can head back now. I’ll find my

tapped her on the shoulder, and said, “Avery! Who was that

best

Avery said as they walked into campus together. “Tammy, I don’t think I can

tracks and said, “Is it because of your family? I heard

managed a smile and said, “Actually, I never really wanted to go

right?” Tammy said. “When are you going

Avery was taken aback.

told her mother of what

friends and classmates only knew that she was dating

what it feels like to have someone completely destroy your trust? I thought he was the best man in the

her red eyes, and said, “Forget about that, Avery. We’re still young.

off depending on myself than a man,”

Tammy sighed. “You were completely love-struck before

head and said, “I just hope I can take care

You’re the only double major I know who’s at top of the class in both majors. The sky’s the limit for

flushed

Avery and Tammy left the campus together. They had planned to have dinner

campus gates, Tammy instantly pointed at the Portia

Mr. Portia who dropped you off this morning? Is he here

still remembered

luxury cars and beautiful

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