When His Eyes Opened (full chapter)

Chapter 839 “I’m looking at photos of me and your father. Would you like to see them?” Avery asked. Hayden immediately turned to look out the window and said, “I don‘t.” 

“I won’t look at them either then.” Avery put her phone down, then turned to her son and said, “Thank you for today, Hayden. I suggested taking family portraits because we haven’t taken one since your grandmother passed away. There’s also another reason.”

Hayden withdrew his gaze from the window.

He was willing to listen to his mother. No matter what Avery said, he could take her seriously.

“Last night, your father told me that he’s been depending on medication to fall asleep ever since Shea passed away. He didn‘t bring his pills, so I went out to get some for him last night. He isn‘t perfect, but neither am I. I‘ve thought about it seriously, and I want to spend the rest of my life with him.” 

informing Hayden that she would be living with Elliot in the future. This was something that Hayden had already expected. Since Elliot arrived, Avery spent all of her time

did not like sharing his mother with Elliot, but he could tell how much happier Avery became since Elliot showed up. “As long as you‘re happy, Mommy.” Hayden‘s brows furrowed as he said words way beyond his years, “When Robert, Layla, and I grow up, we might not be able to spend as much time with you.” “I’m not thinking that far ahead, because the future is ever–changing.” Avery

the photographer posted the photos of Avery and Elliot on social media, the photos

their good looks, and also because of

the richest man in Aryadelle, while the other was a

If one were to search their names online

had sent her a friend request on social media. Avery did not normally accept friend requests from strangers, but the verification message that came with the request caught hercb eye. (Avery Tate! This is Chelsea Tierney‘s cousin! You‘re so shameless!) Seeing those words in the