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When His Eyes Opened Chapter 171
When His Eyes Opened Chapter 171
“It’s our date, why would I bring him along?” Tammy poured a glass of wine and handed it to her. “What did you do last night? You have really bad dark circles under your eyes.”
Avery raised her glass and took a sip, “I stayed up late last night watching dramas!”
“You wish I believe that. Fess up, you have the fakest forced smile plastered across your face,” Tammy said. “Are you still into Elliot, and that is why you couldn’t sleep?”
Avery almost spat out her wine. “Tammy, do I look so gullible?”
Tammy nodded vigorously, “Although you make a lot of money, you’re still really gullible.”
Ben was pouring Elliot a glass of wine at their table in the corner of the restaurant.
This was the only high-class restaurant closest to the hospital.
“Elliot, I won’t ask about you and Shea. I asked you out to have a drink with you,” Ben said.” By the way, is Dr. Sanford that serves you really that good?”
Elliot took the wine glass and took a sip, “She performed the operation on Shea, but she’s not awake yet.”
“Oh… If it works, how much are you going to give her?” Ben raised his brows, and his eyes were filled with curiosity
“I’ll see how much she wants.”
“What if she doesn’t want money but you?” Ben said. “Avery can’t accept that your heart belongs to Shea, but some women don’t care about that. For example, Chelsea. If Dr. Sanford doesn’t care either and wants to date you, what are you going to do?”
Elliot glanced at Ben, “She lives and works abroad. She only came here for a short time on vacation.”
“If you’re willing to marry her, she can completely give up living and working abroad,” Ben said. “You’re too attractive to women.”
“Dr. Sanford is not such a person,” Elliot said firmly.
Ben nodded and did not mention Zoe Sanford again.
“Elliot, look at that table in front. Isn’t that Tammy?” Ben pointed in a direction. “That woman sitting opposite Tammy looks like Avery, or at least from the back it looks like it could be her.”
Ben squinted his eyes. He stood up once he was done speaking and walked over to the table.
Elliot looked in the direction that he was heading.
It was indeed, Avery.
He could recognize her back at only a glance.
Although they had not seen each other for more than four years, Chad said that she had not changed much.
“Tammy, why didn’t you come with Jun?” Although Ben addressed Tammy, he was looking at Avery. “Huh? Is this Miss Tate?”
Avery was startled to suddenly see Ben.
Ben looked at the glass in her hand and sighed, “You didn’t drink alcohol back then, but now you drink? It just so happened that Elliot and I are drinking too. Let’s have a drink together!”
Ben did not wait for Avery to respond. He walked back to his table to get some wine and two wine glasses. He then dragged Elliot over.
Avery sat in stunned silence for a moment.
Tammy frowned. Dissatisfied, she said, “I’m having dinner with my best friend! What makes you think you can suddenly join us?”
“The last time you had dinner with me, you had affectionately called me your brother. Don’t you remember?” said Ben, teasing her. “Elliot and Avery were formerly married. Surely, they can still be friends despite their divorce. Isn’t that right Miss Tate?”
Avery scratched her head in embarrassment.
Friends?
Even if she had plenty to drink, it was impossible for her to remain friends with Elliot.
“Avery, I didn’t mean to stand you up.” Elliot stood beside her, holding a wine glass in one hand while his other hand was buried in his pocket.
He looked at her with his deep eyes.
She had not changed from the last time he had seen her.
However, she was more feminine now.
“You don’t need to explain anything to me. I’m not angry.” Avery met his eyes with a smile. “I have something to handle at the moment. I have to go.”
She got up and made to leave. However, Elliot stood in front of her like a solid wall with no intention of budging.
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When His Eyes Opened Chapter 172
There was still plenty of wine in her glass and rice in her bowl.
If he had not shown up, she would not have excused herself. “You both enjoy your meal. I’ll go.” Once he finished the sentence, he stretched his long legs and walked away.
Ben immediately followed him with the wine glasses still in hand. “Elliot! Wait for me!”
Tammy gave Avery a thumbs up, “Avery, you’re still the best.”
Avery gave her an innocent look, “He wanted to leave.”
“Hahaha! I think he still has feelings for you,” Tammy picked up her glass and clinked it against Avery’s. “His eyes. His love for you is clearly reflected in them.”
“Tammy, you should watch less of those idol dramas. You’ll easily become stupider from watching too much.”
“Didn’t you say you stayed up late last night to watch dramas?”
“I didn’t say I was watching an idol drama.” Avery took a sip of wine and continued slowly, “I’ m just living my life. I will not put men and romance above my person.”
Tammy agreed, “Avery, you’re right! It is clear that Elliot did not prioritize you.”
“Stop mentioning him. Let’s eat.” Avery whispered, “I came by car. I need to get my chauffeur to drive me home later.”
“There are many chauffeurs outside,” Tammy said. “Avery, I wanted to see your house. Why won’t you let me? I haven’t been to your new house yet.”
Tammy knew that Avery lived in Starry River, but she did not know which mansion belonged to her friend.
Avery took a sip of wine embarrassed. “Someday! My house is in a mess now…”
“Doesn’t your mother live with you? How could it be in such a mess?”
“Uh…” Avery tried hard to find a reason.
At that moment, Elliot had taken a call and made his way toward the exit.
Tammy looked at his retreating figure and said, “Avery, Elliot is leaving.”
Avery turned her head and saw Elliot leaving.
He left in such a hurry because… Has Shea awakened?
Shea had indeed awakened.
Zoe had called Elliot and told him to return to the hospital quickly.
Shea Foster was in the intensive care unit when she opened her eyes. She stared blankly at the unfamiliar room and the unfamiliar people that surrounded her.
“Shea, I’m your doctor. My name is Zoe Sanford.” Zoe wanted to instill in Shea that she was the one who had performed the surgery.
Zoe did now know what was going on in her mind now, and she could not predict how the operation had changed her.
Shea looked at Zoe blankly.
This face looked unfamiliar to her.
When Zoe held her hand, Shea instinctively pulled away.
Not long after, Elliot arrived.
When Shea saw her brother, her frenzied heart finally calmed a little.
She reached for Elliot.
Elliot immediately went to her bedside and held her delicate hand.
Seeing the unease in her eyes, Elliot said to Zoe, “Dr. Sanford, she’s uneasy around strangers. Please leave, and allow me to talk to her.”
Zoe nodded and strode out of the ward.
After the door to the ward slid shut, Elliot asked in a low voice, “Shea, does your head hurt?”
Shea nodded, “Big Brother, what’s wrong with me?”
“The doctor performed an operation on your brain. It will hurt a bit for now, but it will stop in a few days.” Elliot’s voice was gentle, and his eyes were gentler. “Shea, how did you leave the academy? Do you remember?”
Hayden’s face appeared in Shea’s mind.
“Big Brother, you took me out with you!”
Hayden and her brother looked identical to her, and she thought them to be the same person.
Elliot frowned.
“Could she still be recovering from the surgery?” he thought.
“Big Brother, who was that person just now? I don’t know her,” Shea thought of Zoe’s face and furrowed her brows. “That’s Dr. Sanford. She performed the surgery on you.”
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When His Eyes Opened Chapter 173
“I don’t know her,” Shea was showing her dislike for Zoe. “I’ve never seen her… I don’t know her…”
“You fainted, and you were taken to the hospital. So, you haven’t seen her till now,” explained Elliot.
“Fainted?” she thought.
Shea cried, “No! No!”
The last thing she remembered was Avery’s face.
She had been lying in bed with a fever, and Avery had been talking to her.
She could not remember what had been said.
However, she vaguely remembered Avery’s gentle eyes and gentle voice. They comforted her greatly.
Her emotional outburst caused her head to throb and tears flowed from her eyes. It felt almost as if her head was being torn apart.
“Shea, does it hurt? Close your eyes and don’t think about anything. When you fall asleep, it won’t be so painful.” Elliot wiped away the tears on her face with a tissue and then patted her
shoulder, coaxing her to sleep.
She had just had brain surgery and needed more rest.
After coaxing her to sleep, Elliot came out of the ward.
Zoe immediately stepped forward and asked, “How is she?”
Elliot smiled, and excitement was clear in his voice. “She talks more than she has ever done before. She looks more alert as well. Dr. Sanford, the surgery was a success!”
Zoe breathed a sigh of relief. “That’s great! I was worried that the surgery might not have had the desired effects, or it would not have met your expectations!”
Elliot was extremely grateful, and he could not help hugging Zoe. “Dr. Sanford, thank you!”
Zoe’s heart beat faster, and she felt guilty, but at the same time, she also enjoyed Elliot’s gratitude
She tried to wrap her hands around Elliot. “Mr. Foster, this is my job.”
Her voice made Elliot regain his composure.
He released her, but the smile remained on his face. “Dr. Sanford, it’s a tiresome job, and I thank you for it. It’s very late. You should head back and get some good rest. We’ll see you
tomorrow.”
Zoe nodded, “If Shea has anything urgent, you can call me at any time.”
Elliot nodded and sent her away.
Ben saw all this with his eyes.
Zoe Sanford. Even at first glance, he knew that she was not a simple-minded woman.
Ben had planned on entering the ward to see Shea.
The bodyguard stopped him.
Ben was confused, “What? You don’t know me anymore?”
“Mr. Schaffer, of course, I know you. It’s just that I can’t let you in without the boss’s permission,”
the bodyguard explained.
“Even if the boss’s mother and eldest brother came, I have to stop them as well.”
Ben was confused, “Why? She can’t see anyone else?”
The bodyguard answered, “She’s scared of strangers.”
Ben was speechless.
Elliot’s protectiveness of Shea bordered on perversion!
Was she not allowed to meet anyone, just because she was afraid of strangers?
The more protective he was of her, the more it negatively impacted her illness.
“You open the door of the ward. I’ll stand at the door and take a look,” Ben said to the bodyguard.
The bodyguard did not comply, “Mr. Schaffer, don’t put me in a difficult position.”
Ben continued, “Your boss isn’t here. Open the door and I’ll give you a few bottles of good wine another day!”
The bodyguard was a little tempted.
At this time, Elliot appeared.
“Elliot, Dr. Sanford is gone? You said just now that the surgery was a success, and shea was now back to normal? It’s amazing! Can I go in and take a look?” Ben smiled as he walked to Elliot.
“No.”
The smile on Ben’s face disappeared, “You can’t keep her under your protection her entire life.
It’s not good for her. Let her meet other people and see new faces.”
Elliot was adamant, “Now is not the time.”
Ben said, “As long as you know the boundaries. How did you meet her? Does she not have a family? Are you planning on waiting for her to recover before you marry her?!” Elliot frowned deeply, “Ask another question then we’re no longer friends!”
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When His Eyes Opened Chapter 174
Ben tugged at Elliot’s arm and they walked toward the emergency exit.
“Elliot, you obviously still care for Avery. Why do you always act so irrationally? This, Shea. No matter how beautiful she is, are you sure she can compare to Avery?” Ben wanted Elliot to wake up to reality.
“No one is more important than Shea!” Elliot shouted sharply.
“Did Avery divorce you because of this?” Ben asked him.
“Yes!”
“If that’s the case, Avery is not at fault! What is there for you to be sad about? It’s you who disappointed her!” Ben rarely spoke to him this forcefully. “As your friend, I won’t judge you for who you choose to fall in love with. I just want you,”
“Then like Avery, you too should leave!” said Elliot, cutting him off. “I don’t need outsiders meddling in my personal affairs!”
He used the word ‘outsider’.
Ben exhaled heavily.
Forget it!
If he chose to be so obsessed, he would regret it later!
Avery was single now, but it did not mean that she would stay single forever.
.
.
Hopefully, he can continue living a life of no regrets when Avery married another man!
When Avery came home, it was already ten o’clock in the evening.
She opened the children’s room door, and Layla immediately raised her little head. “Baby, why haven’t you slept yet?” Avery walked to the bed and touched her daughter’s little head.
“Mom! I was playing drones with Hayden today! It’s fun!”
Layla said excitedly, “Uncle Mike sent them.”
“Yeah, I saw it. It’s getting late, baby. It’s time for you to go to bed.”
Layla said in an affectionate voice, “Mom, I was waiting for you to come back and kiss me.”
Avery immediately kissed her daughter’s cheek, “Good night, baby.”
“Mom, you’ve been drinking!” Layla’s little hand touched her mother’s cheek.
Avery sighed into her hand. “I’m sorry baby. I forgot. I’ll get a towel and wipe it.”
Layla smiled innocently and cutely, “It’s okay, Mom! You smell nice even after drinking!”
Avery’s heart was instantly warmed.
She went to the bathroom to get a wet towel and wiped her daughter’s cheek.
After her daughter fell asleep, she exited the room.
Back in the master bedroom, she called Mike.
“I’ve been waiting for your call! Why did you take so long to call me?” Mike was complaining on the other side of the phone.
“I had something to do today, and I just came home.” Avery switched on the hands-free mode and placed her phone on her bed. She walked to her closet and took her pajamas. “Is the drone you sent over a new product that you developed?”
“Yes! It’s amazing! Its battery life is super-duper long! And it has amazing sensors. It’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s a robot!” Mike said excitedly. “Once it’s listed in Aryadelle, it will definitely take over the drone market here!”
Avery frowned slightly, “The team in my company hasn’t been established yet! I’ll do it as soon as possible.”
” know you’ve been busy with the divorce these last few days.”
“It was a success. Also, have you been secretly teaching Hayden how to hack? I’ve seen him using the computer in my free time. Don’t teach him anything bad!”
“He’s interested in it, so I taught him. I didn’t charge you for those lessons, but now you are finding fault with me.”
“Let’s stop this here. I’m rather tired.” Avery ended the call and went to the bathroom with her pajamas.
It was one o’clock, and Elliot was at the hospital. He had just gotten yesterday morning’s surveillance footage.
Maintenance was indeed just a reason to refuse inspection.
He began going through the footage. He really wanted to know who was the one who had sent Shea to the hospital.
Even if they refused the reward, he just wanted to know the person’s name.
If they were to encounter any troubles in the future, he would offer his aid.
It was three in the morning, and his eyes were sore, and he was tired.
The coffee cup was empty.
There was still an hour of surveillance footage left.
He planned to get some rest after watching the rest of the footage.
Rubbing his brows, he looked at the screen again.
A familiar figure came into view! There were people entering and exiting the hospital, but he could recognize Avery at a glance!
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When His Eyes Opened Chapter 175
She was holding a little girl in one arm, and there was another one in her other arm!
He began to doubt himself.
Avery’s face could not be seen clearly in the surveillance footage.
He suspected that this woman who looked like Avery was not Avery!
Otherwise, why did she have two children by her side?
Avery had no children!
He watched the surveillance video several times.
The more his suspicions grew, the more awake he became!
He copied the short video and closed the notebook.
It was too early for him to confirm the identity of the woman and children.
When it was dawn, he would ask Avery himself!
At six in the morning, Shea woke up.
When she woke up, she got out of the hospital bed.
She walked to the side of the escort bed, reached out, and tugged at Elliot’s large hand.
“Brother… Brother…”
Elliot suddenly opened his bloodshot eyes.
“Brother, let’s go,” Shea did not want to stay in the hospital; she wanted to leave this place.
Elliot got up immediately.
He had slept only for an hour.
He felt very dizzy.
However, Shea wanted to be discharged from the hospital. He had to take her away, or she might cause him trouble.
Considering her improved intelligence after the surgery, he decided to take her home.
Half an hour later, Shea looked at the Fosters’ villa and asked curiously, “Brother, where are
we?”
“This is my house. Will you live with me in the future?” Elliot asked her.
She was used to Angela Academy and had refused to leave the familiar place.
However, at the moment, she nodded.
The effects of the operation were remarkable.
Although Shea still looked like a child, her intelligence was definitely not at the level of a three -year-old.
Looking at Shea’s change, Elliot could not help thinking of Zoe.
He must thank her well.
Avery did not wake up until ten o’clock in the morning.
The two children had gone to school.
Laura saw her coming out of the room, and she immediately brought breakfast to the table.
“Avery, did you sleep well?” “Yeah, I slept well last night.” Avery smiled, “Mom, I’ll be heading to the company later, and I’ ll only be back later tonight.”
“If you’re busy, you don’t have to pick Hayden up. After I pick Layla, Layla and I will fetch Hayden,” said Laura. “There are plenty of things to see to in the early stages of the company. I hope you will outdo your dad.”
Avery answered, “I’ll try my best.”
Avery was in the meeting room of Tate Industries. She had sent the manual of their new product to all members of the staff.
“I believe that everyone here still remembers my father’s dream of building a driverless car. My idea is different from that of my father. I think it is better to take control of one’s own life. So, we won’t be building driverless cars.”
When she finished her sentence, the phone she placed on the table lit up.
She muted it.
However, she noticed the words, ‘Elliot Foster’ flashing on the screen.
Her heart was instantly disturbed.
“I’m sorry, I need to answer a call.” She picked up the phone and walked outside.
“Avery did you go to Elizabeth Hospital,” he asked the moment’she answered the phone. “I saw you holding a child in your arm, and you were holding the hand of another one. Why do you have two children?”
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When His Eyes Opened Chapter 176
Avery felt suffocated as if someone was strangling her. It had never crossed her mind that her two children would go to the hospital to look for her. Moreover, she did not expect Elizabeth Hospital to give out the security footage when they had promised her they would not do so.
Elliot had always been a suspicious person. Avery knew Elliot would investigate the person who brought Shea to the hospital. However, there was one thing that he would not have known. Shea was brought to the hospital the day before yesterday instead of yesterday. Hence, no matter how much of yesterday’s security footage Elliot watched, he would not see that Avery was the one who brought Shea to the hospital.
“Elliot, we’re divorced. It’s none of your business whether or not I was at Elizabeth Hospital yesterday or however many children I was carrying or holding,” said Avery with a stern voice after calming herself down.
“They are not your children. I could never have a child with you. Don’t you remember you were the one who killed our child?” Avery continued to speak emotionally.
After that, Avery immediately hung up the phone. She did not want to hear any response from Elliot. She hoped that Elliot and Shea would stay together happily ever after and not try to hurt other people ever again.
When Elliot wanted to respond, the phone was already hung up. He had no chance to say the things on his mind. His mind went blank as he listened to the disconnect tone. It seemed like Avery would never forget the pain of losing their child when he forced her to have an abortion.
It was just that Avery had never mentioned it anymore. Hence, Elliot had also forgotten that they once had a child. The huge mansion was so quiet that his heartbeat could be heard clearly.
Elliot asked himself in his heart, did he regret it? After hesitating for a few seconds, the answer emerged in his mind. It was the same answer he had before.
“Master Elliot, Doctor Sanford is here,” said Mrs. Cooper when she stood beside Elliot.
Elliot reverted to his calm self instantly. He strode toward the living room.
Zoe was in a good mood today. She wore a long bright-colored dress. She had light makeup on her face while letting her hair down. It was a different look from her previous capable and professional image.
Elliot had reached the living room and was stunned for a moment when he saw Zoe.
“Mr. Foster, don’t tell me you can’t recognize me,” Zoe chuckled, “I am not feeling tensed anymore since the operation was a success. I’m planning to go shopping’later. I’m actually from Avonsville too. My father had brought me to settle abroad when I was very young. But I still have sentimental feelings here since Avonsville will forever be my hometown.”
Elliot nodded and asked, “Do you need someone to accompany you?”
Zoe’s eyes sparkled and she nodded, “It would be best if someone could accompany me.”
Elliot replied, “I’ll ask the driver to show you around.”
Zoe was out of words.
Elliot explained, “Shea needs someone to accompany her.”
Zoe accepted his blunt explanation and smiled to acknowledge it.
“Indeed. It’s a pity that she doesn’t like me. Otherwise, I can accompany her too,” said Zoe regretfully.
“Well, Doctor Sanford, let’s talk about your salary now,” said Elliot, “Tell me your desired amount.”
That was the reason why Elliot had asked Zoe to come over.
Zoe’s face flashed with a trace of embarrassment, “Mr. Foster, the deposit you gave me is more than enough. You don’t have to pay me anymore.”
Elliot had given Zoe 780000 dollars before. However, he felt the amount was not sufficient enough. He had searched all over the world for professional doctors and yet, no one could make a breakthrough for Shea’s condition. He had spent far more over the years than the
amount of the deposit he gave to Zoe. Hence, Elliot felt he should pay Zoe more than that.
“I’ll pay you 155 million dollars.” Elliot offered. Elliot did not have the intention of owing Zoe any favors.
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When His Eyes Opened Chapter 177
It was the best way to avoid Zoe asking for other types of repayment. Giving a large sum of money was the best solution.
Zoe was shocked, “Mr. Foster, please don’t. Shea’s condition needs more than one surgery. You should know that even though her intelligence has improved, it has only improved a little. After she recovers from this operation, if you want to continue giving her the treatment, there may be a second, third, or more operations in the future.”
As Elliot listened to Zoe’s explanation, he kept silent. Zoe was here on her annual leave. She might not have so much time in the future.
“Doctor Sanford, what’s your future plan for your career?” Elliot asked.
Without a doubt, Elliot would want to continue the treatment for Shea. If her IQ could allow her to take care of herself, that would be the best.
Zoe understood why Elliot asked such a question. He wanted to continue treating Shea but Zoe might not have the time to stay in Avonsville in the future.
Zoe answered, “Mr. Foster. To be honest, I am at a stage where I feel lost. I am 34 this year but I haven’t had a relationship, ever. My family is extremely anxious about this. So my career is not the most important factor at the moment.”
As if Zoe had not expressed herself directly, she wanted to be blunt and said to Elliot that he would just need to marry her to repay her or for her to continue treating Zoe.
Elliot frowned.
“Miss Sanford, I can introduce a boyfriend to you,” said Elliot after he hesitated for a moment.
Zoe felt a little disappointed. However, she said with a face, “I didn’t expect you to say such things.”
“Because I need you to continue treating Zoe,” Elliot said frankly, “I will never get married again in my life.”
Zoe looked at Elliot’s handsome face and was attracted by it.
“Mr. Foster, I don’t necessarily need to be married to someone. I think hardly any women who have been in contact with you could easily fall for other men. Why don’t we be together as a couple? Then my family won’t bother me anymore and I can concentrate on studying Shea’s case.” Zoe suggested.
Zoe had discovered Elliot’s weakness and that was Shea’s illness. She wondered since Elliot would spend such a huge amount of money to cure Shea, it was not too much to ask to be Elliot ‘s girlfriend.
Unless Elliot did not want to continue treating Shea. Zoe was forcing him to make a choice. Before Elliot could find another doctor to treat Shea, he could only continue to be threatened by Zoe.
At the Tate Industries, Avery had just finished her morning meeting. She was back in her office when her secretary entered the room.
“President Tate, Mr. Locklyn from Golden Technologies is here to see you. He used to work as the Vice President of our company,” the secretary reported.
Avery did not have a good impression of Shaun. When Tate Industries went bankrupt, Shaun had the nerve to call her specifically and cursed her to hell. Avery strode into the meeting room.
Shaun stood up and walked to Avery, “Avery, it has been a while since I last saw you. You are getting more and more beautiful.”
Avery combed her hair with her finger and put it behind her ear. She said concisely, “Why are you here today?”
Shaun laughed, “You have offered to pay double the salaries in an attempt to recruit all of the former employees back. It has made Tate Industries the talk of the town. I wonder if I can come back too?”
Avery raised her eyebrows and said, “No.”
The smile on Shaun’s face disappeared. He thought Avery would have considered it and not be so frank
“I was just asking for fun. I am doing alright at Golden Technologies,” said Shaun as he tried to recuperate some of his image.
Avery asked, “Then why are you here?”
Shaun stuttered, “I just came to visit.”
Avery mocked, “Do you think Tate Industries is a zoo, or a cafe?”
Shaun got angry and left. Avery went back to her office without being affected by Shaun’s ‘actions. Her phone rang as she sat down and wanted to drink her water. She put down the glass
of water to pick up her phone.
“Avery! Elliot is in a relationship with the doctor!” Tammy said angrily, “I don’t get it. Wasn’t Shea the woman he loved the most? Why is he with another person then?”
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When His Eyes Opened Chapter 178
Avery massaged her temples with her fingers. She thought that she would not be affected by his affairs anymore after getting a divorce. So why did her heart still feel hurt? Since Elliot cared about Shea so much, why could he not just focus on Shea and be together with Shea forever?
After giving it some thought, Avery found her answer very quickly. She did not care which woman he was with. She just could not accept that he was such a scumbag. It was hard to admit that she fell in love with a scumbag as it would make her question herself about her choice in men.
“Avery, are you alright?” asked Tammy worriedly, “I shouldn’t have told you. But if I didn’t tell you, you would still find out eventually.”
“I’m alright,” said Avery as she picked up the glass of water and took a drink.
“This is his choice. As long as he is happy with it,” Avery continued to say.
“Jun said it was a request from Zoe. Her treatment was quite effective. Elliot wanted to pay her but she doesn’t want any money,” explained Tammy.
“You don’t have to explain it to me,” said Avery as she felt a little sick, “If he is not willing to, no one can force him.”
“I heard Shea will need further treatment for her illness. Elliot wants Zoe to continue treating Shea so he had no choice but to agree with Zoe’s request.” Tammy continued to explain. However, the more she explained, the more she felt like she was defending Elliot for his actions.
Avery sneered, “Good for them. Since Zoe doesn’t mind Elliot being a womanizer, it’s a win win situation for all three of them.”
Tammy adhered, “That’s right. Zoe has moved in with Elliot now. It’s just weird. Never mind, as long as they don’t feel weird about it. Forget that scumbag. He will not exist in our topics anymore.”
“Okay. I’m busy with work nowadays. Let me treat you to dinner when I’m done with work,” said Avery
“Okay!” Tammy replied.
After finishing the conversation with Tammy, Avery fell into deep thought as she held the glass of water in her hands. She did not know anything about Zoe. However, after this incident, she discovered that Zoe was quite courageous.
In actuality, Zoe was not the one who performed surgery for Shea and yet, she dared to use it
as leverage to ask Elliot to be her boyfriend. Was she not afraid that Elliot would discover the truth? Nevertheless, it did not matter to Avery at all whether Elliot knew the truth.
Zoe wanted Elliot and Avery wanted nothing to do with him, not his money nor his person. The only thing Avery wanted was to live a good life with her children. Hence, Avery did not plan on exposing Zoe’s lie.
It was already nighttime when Avery returned home feeling tired. The TV in the living room
was on.
Layla rushed towards Avery, “Mummy, you are back! Are you tired?”
Avery shook her head, “I’m not tired, Layla. Do you feel tired going to school?”
“Since mummy is not tired, so is Layla,” said Layla with her cute face.
She pulled Avery to sit down with her on the sofa. When Avery sat down, the TV was broadcasting financial news. Coincidentally, Elliot’s face appeared on the screen.
“Layla, was it you who switched on the TV?” Avery wondered why her daughter was watching the financial channel.
Layla glanced at Hayden, “It was Hayden… I switched the channel…”
Since the financial news was showing Elliot on-air, Layla must have seen it and watched the news for the first time.
“Oh…” Avery put her arm around Layla and looked at Hayden, “Hayden, come over here. I have something to tell the both of you.”
Hayden was working on a puzzle. He came over after listening to Avery. When Hayden came over, Avery pointed at Elliot’s handsome face on TV and instructed her children, “You must remember his face. If you ever see him or bump into him, you must walk away and do not get close to him.”
Layla looked puzzled, “Why, mummy?”
Avery pondered and said, “He might strangle you to death if he ever finds out about the both of you.”
Those were the exact words that Elliot had said before. He said, he would strangle their children if Avery ever give birth. Since Elliot knew that Avery had two children around her, it was better to tell her children to stay away from him.
It would be best if Elliot did not look further into it. Avery was afraid that Elliot might find out that Layla and Hayden were his children.
Layla frowned immediately. She took the remote control and switched off the TV. Originally, she was quite fond of Elliot since he was quite good-looking. However, it turned out that Elliot was a bad person.
When His Eyes Opened Chapter 179
When His Eyes Opened Chapter 179
“Dinner’s ready. Go wash your hands,” said Laura as she walked out of the kitchen.
Avery immediately brought the two children to wash their hands.
It was 9:00 p.m. in the children’s room. Hayden had his eyes opened as he wondered about what Avery had said before dinner.
“Layla,” Hayden called out to his sister.
“Hayden, you are still awake too? I’m scared. Elliot is so handsome, but he is a bad person. Sob, sob, sob. Why does he want to strangle us?” Layla stretched out her hands hoping her brother would hug her so she would feel safe.
Hayden told Layla his speculation, “Maybe he is our father.”
“What?” Layla shouted in surprise.
“Layla, we need to take matters into our own hands. We need to find the truth.” Hayden decided with a plan in mind.
“What should we do, Hayden?” Layla asked while she looked at Hayden with her big round eyes.
“Go to sleep first,” said Hayden.
The next morning, the internet of the Sterling Group broke down. The network security team started to investigate the problem that caused the internet to break down.
Elliot rushed to the company as soon as he heard the news. How could the internet of such a huge organization break down so easily? It was the first time such a major disaster had happened since the company first started its operations.
When Elliot arrived at the company, the first thing he did was take a look at the IT department. After that, he returned to his office and switched on the computer. It turned out his computer was being hacked too.
All of the employees’ computer screens were showing a green screen with a tongue sticking out emoji. Whereas, Elliot’s screen was different. His screen was showing a provocative sentence, ‘Come and strangle me, you *sshole!’. The wording was red-colored with a green colored background. The mixture of those two colors was high in contrast.
While looking at the sentence, Elliot squeezed his eyebrows tightly together. *sshole? It was such a childish word. He tried hard and could not figure out what kind of an adult would have said it to him.
An hour later, all of the computers were recovered back to their normal operation. However, it
did not apply to Elliot’s computer. The virus in his computer was different from the rest of the employees. As a result, all of the IT experts gathered in Elliot’s office trying hard to decrypt the virus.
Chad guessed, “Mr. Foster, your nephew was once hacked too. Could it be the same hacker?”
Elliot said, “The previous hacker purposely used Cole’s information. We have not found out his real identity yet.”
“This hacker seems to be roaming around us,” Chad analyzed, “First it was Cole’s phone, then the security footage of Angela Special Needs Academy, and now he has targeted our company’s internet. What is his goal?”
Elliot did not know either. When Shea was lost, she was not hurt. Hence, the hacker was not after Shea. Thus, the hacker must have targeted either Cole or himself.
At that moment, Hayden suddenly appeared in Elliot’s mind. Elliot only knew that Hayden had just transferred into Angela Special Needs Academy. The principal said the boy does not talk to strangers. However, the teacher told Elliot that he had made a promise with Hayden that they would not get into each other’s ways and that was why he continued studying at Angela Special Needs Academy.
The boy was definitely not as simple and pure as he looked. Elliot decided to go check on Hayden’s detailed information once he exited the company.
When His Eyes Opened Chapter 180
When His Eyes Opened Chapter 180
Elliot had reached the administrative department of Angela Special Needs Academy. He was reading Hayden’s information after requesting for it.
Name: Hayden Tate
Mother: Avery Tate
Age: Four years and three months old
When Elliot saw Avery’s name, it shocked him deeply.
The boy who stepped on him was actually Avery’s son! In addition, the boy was already four years old. He and Avery had been separated for four years too. If the boy was Avery’s son, it meant that Avery was pregnant when she left.
Elliot’s body shivered as he held the information in his hand.
The administrative manager was unsure about what was happening and asked carefully, “Mr. Foster, what’s wrong with this boy? Did he do anything wrong?”
Elliot swallowed his saliva and said with a hoarse voice, “Bring me to see this boy!”
The manager said awkwardly, “This boy did not attend school today. Why are you looking for him? I can call his mother.”
Elliot said, “No need!”
With Hayden’s information in his hands, Elliot left the administrative department. He wanted to personally look for Avery to ask what was the deal with Hayden.
In the meantime, Chelsea was feeling awfully tense while standing outside at the garden in Elliot’s house. She did not know that Zoe was such a wicked and egoistic woman, so much so that she would go as far as to lay her hands on Elliot. What was the meaning of it? Chelsea felt she had fallen into the trap that she had set up herself.
Initially, Chelsea had introduced Zoe to Elliot hoping that Elliot would forgive and accept her again. However, this woman whom she brought back was instead stealing Elliot away from her. Chelsea had totally underestimated Zoe.
“Zoe, what about your current career? Are you going to just leave it?” asked Chelsea while pretending to be calm. However, the tremble in her voice had already shown that Chelsea was in a rage.
If only Zoe was not an important person to Elliot, Chelsea would have slapped Zoe in the face.
“It’s just a job. I can get a good job anywhere I want,” said Zoe indifferently.
Zoe knew that Chelsea was angry at her. Nevertheless, she didn’t care about it. The fact that
Chelsea was the daughter of the President of Tierney Holdings did not bother Zoe at all. It was not as if Chelsea was the successor.
Besides, Zoe has Elliot now. She does not need to stick up for other people anymore.
“I guess you are determined to be with Elliot,” Chelsea said while gritting her teeth.
Zoe glanced and said, “Miss Tierney, are you saying no one should be together with the man you can’t have? Let me give you a piece of advice, move on. Either you try hard to increase your ability or face the reality. Elliot will never choose to be with a normal woman who has no use to him.”
Chelsea could feel her blood pressure increase tremendously. It had definitely hurt Chelsea when Zoe accused her of being useless and normal to Elliot. From Chelsea’s point of view, she was definitely better than any normal woman either through her appearance or her ability. It was very insulting for Zoe to say such a thing.
“Doctor Sanford, since you are feeling proud as a peacock, do you believe that I could pluck all of your feathers out now?” Chelsea sneered and teased.
Zoe glanced behind her and saw the bodyguards following her not far back and protecting her 24 hours a day.
“Do you believe that once I shout out loud, the bodyguards behind me will immediately rush over to protect me?” Zoe deliberately mocked, “Or should I call my boyfriend now and ask him to seek justice for me? Are you sure you want to be my enemy, Chelsea?”
Zoe did not wish to become Chelsea’s enemy. She knew that the lesser the trouble, the better it
was.