Chapter 4
“It’s hard to say. If we’re lucky, it would take three to four months. Otherwise, it might take forever,” said the doctor.

She paused, then added, “You’re young, so I’m sure this will go smoothly.”

Time flew by in an instant. An autumn shower later, fall had arrived in Avonsville.

Avery emerged from the bathroom after a shower.

She sat by the bed, took out the new face cream she had bought that day, and massaged it onto her skin.

“Hey, Elliot, do you want me to put some of this on you? The weather has been dry lately,” Avery said as she walked over to Elliot’s side.

She sat on the edge of the bed, then spread the cream on Elliot’s face with her fingers.

Elliot’s eyes suddenly shot open. His eyes were a deep shade of amber, and they shone like gemstones.

The sparkle in his gaze shocked Avery so much that her breathing turned heavy.

It was not unusual for her to see Elliot open his eyes every day, but she was still startled every time it happened.

“Am I rubbing too hard? I’m not using that much pressure, though!” Avery said as she continued to gently massage his face.

time, she began to

because of your body… But I don’t think you’re that bad! You have strong arms…

cream on him, she tapped her hands

not enough to get a reaction out of

made her

heard the sound

exclaimed as she sprung off the bed. Her almond-shaped eyes fixed themselves on him in an intense

back

his eyes before, they were lifeless and empty. This time, the eyes staring at Avery

Avery cried as she rushed downstairs like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. “Mrs.

were flushed, her heartbeat was irregular, and her chest rose and

Elliot was awake.

awake. Not only were his

and he spoke slowly, it was

her who she

mind instantly went

her had told her that he was going to die soon, so she had never thought about what she would do if

the bodyguard rushed over upon hearing Avery’s

filled with people

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