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.

same time, she began

because of your body… But

the cream on him, she tapped her hands

enough to

Elliot’s reaction made her

was because… She thought she heard the sound of a

just now?” Avery exclaimed as she sprung off the bed.

stared back

gaze. When he used to open his eyes before, they were lifeless and empty. This time, the eyes staring at Avery had

downstairs like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

was irregular, and her chest rose and

Elliot was awake.

were his eyes open, but he

though his voice was husky and he spoke slowly,

her who

instantly went

so she had never

Cooper, the doctor, and the bodyguard

filled with

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