When His Eyes Opened (full chapter)

Chapter 34 

At the Foster mansion, Mrs. Cooper hurriedly sat Avery on the couch as she entered the living room.

“Master Elliot prepared a gift for you, Madam.”

Mrs. Cooper opened up the white gift box on the table, revealing the exquisite white gown.

“Are you sure he gave this to me?” Avery said as she looked at the gown in disbelief.

“Yes, Madam. There’s a dinner tonight that you need to go to with Master Elliot. There are shoes, too!” Mrs. Cooper explained, then opened up another box carrying a pair of fine stilettos.

Avery picked up one of the heels and stared at it with apprehension.

“Why is he taking me? I don’t know any of his friends. Isn’t he worried I’d embarrass him?”

“I’m sure he has his reasons,” Mrs. Cooper replied, “Move on from the past, Madam, and just spend the rest of your days happily with Master Elliot.”

Avery looked up at Mrs. Cooper and then said, “Do you think he’s moved on? We still don’t know what his real intentions are for taking me out tonight!”

“Madam… Was the baby you were carrying before really Mr. Cole’s? I didn’t think you’re that kind of woman,” Mrs. Cooper said.

Avery lowered her gaze and said, “That’s all in the past. Let’s not talk about it anymore.”

Then, she took the gown out of the box and said, “I’ll go try it on.”

“Alright,” replied Mrs. Cooper.

that evening. She walked into the banquet hall dressed in her new, ivory

of the grand crystal chandelier, she looked like

eyes were on

She’s stunning! Why haven’t I seen her

family’s eldest daughter, Avery Tate. You know, from the soon-to-be

remember hearing something about that. What’s she doing here? Who invited her? That dress

engaged in a fevered discussion as their eyes

hall but did

were beginning to feel sore from her high heels, so she found an

approached her as soon as she rested

gown you’re wearing Shanel

glanced down at

not just a typical

it actually haute

something the matter?”

you can afford haute couture now with your family facing bankruptcy. What I’m trying to say is… Wearing a knockoff to an event

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humiliated. What does that

two women next to her burst into mocking laughter upon hearing her