chapter 968

The doorbell to Avery's room rang a while later.

Avery heard it, but she did not feel like opening the door nor did she want to know who was on the other side.

She felt hollow. It was as if she was floating on the surface of a body of water but could not drown no matter how much she wanted to.

She wondered for a moment why she felt this hopeless. She wondered if she still harbored delusions about Elliot.

Despite all the times he had lied to her, she had never really learned her lesson.

Otherwise, she could have immediately left after he revealed his plan.

The doorbell continued to ring and it gave Avery a splitting headache.

She had a feeling that whoever was ringing the doorbell would not cease until she opened the door.

She held onto the edge of the bed for support, got to her feet, then dragged herself toward the door.

When she opened the door, a tall, familiar silhouette appeared before her.

she took a step back

red, swollen eyes. "I wasn't in the room this entire time. Someone called me out for drinks after I sent

room, then shut the door

on him. She examined him closely as

his brows were furrowed, and his expression was serious. " Tammy called me

I found out what

turned around in

for her to tell if he was

we're not close at all. We've never had any private interactions before. If I was in the room at the time, I definitely wouldn't

door for her, then? I saw her walk into your room with my own eyes." Avery's voice was hoarse E=\tJiPW filled

service is, right? I didn't ask for the service. I'm guessing the housekeeping manager arranged for it. The

Avery's shoulders. It felt

had lost control earlier as

she understood her

arms around

I misunderstood you. I should've followed her in and

now. " Elliot held her tightly in his arms and rested his chin on the top of her head. "Give me some credit next time, won't you? I

took a whiff of his familiar scent, then softly explained, "I care about you, so seeing

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