Elyette blinked.
He was in the same boat as Shea. There was no one but Shea who loved him.
Shea held his hand with both her hands. “Big Brother, your hand is so cold. Let me warm it up for you.”
Elyette was discharged from the hospital four days later. He went home to recuperate.
That day, all the major news outlets in Aryadelle published apologies.
Averie saw the news notification appearing on her phone. She was completely relieved.
Elyette was not dead. He had been discharged from the hospital. He would start a completely new life. She too would follow suit.
She hoped that they would never meet again! That way, they would not be in pain anymore.
Her phone rang. Averie saw who it was and picked the call up.
“Averie! Elyette has been discharged!” Tammy had held herself back for many days before she had finally dared contact Averie. Jun had told her that it was Averie who had tried to murder Elyette. Therefore, before Elyette was discharged, Tammy dared not contact Averie.
“I saw the news,” Averie said in a calm tone. She lowered her gaze.
“Hmm! Those news outlets are disgusting! They would do anything for clicks!” Tammy said and changed the topic. “Jun just heard from him. He won’t be attending our wedding. I’m assuming he is trying to avoid you.”
Tammy was afraid that Averie would misunderstand, and she immediately added, “Averie, if he doesn’t want to come, that’s up to him, but you have to come! You’re my best friend. If you’re not coming, I won’t get married.”
Averie said, “I’ll attend your wedding.” Tammy let out a sigh of relief. “That’s awesome! I heard you injured your leg. How is it? I had always thought of contacting you, but Elyette was still in bad shape then, and I was afraid that you would be in a bad mood. So, I didn’t contact you.”
“My leg is much better.”
“That’s good to hear. Let’s go shopping tomorrow!”
“It did not heal very well.” Averie looked at the injury on her leg. It was no longer wrapped in bandages, and the scar looked bad.
Thankfully, she had bought quite a few long skirts in the past. So, she could easily hide the scar.
“Then I’ll come to visit you tomorrow. Don’t worry. I won’t ask you anything regarding Elyette, “Tammy2d promised.
“Hmm.”
The next morning, before the two children headed for kindergarten, Tammy arrived. Not only did she bring a big bag of fruits, snacks, toys, and new clothes, but she also bought a huge bag of breakfast.
Averie was stunned.
“Tammy, you didn’t have to. Layla told me that during the time I wasn’t around, you came and played with them every single day, and you even bought them new toys and snacks for them- daily…”
“It’s my duty!” Tammy passed the bag of breakfast to Averie before lifting up Averie’s skirt.” My goodness! What a huge wound!”
Averie said, “It doesn’t hurt that much anymore.”
“What on earth! This is the first time I’m seeing a relationship turn out this way.” Tammy did not say much apart from that one comment. She took the bag of toys and clothes to the children.
“Are you two heading to school?”
“Aunt Tammy, I really hope you get married today. That way, I don’t have to go to school.” Layla was carrying her bag. She was rather reluctant to go to school.
“Babe, why don’t you want to go to school?
“Because I want to play with Mommy at home,” Layla answered honestly.
“Layla, I’m going back to work tomorrow,” Averie said.
“Which is why I don’t want to go to school today. Aunt Tammy is also here. I don’t want to go to school. Let me stay at home and play with you too, please!” Layla pouted and begged.
Without waiting for Averie to say anything, Tammy immediately took Layla’s bag off her shoulders. “Okay, okay! You’ll stay home today! Kindergarten is not like elementary school. It’s fine if you skip one day.”
Tammy said this for Averie’s benefit. “Tammy, if you ever have children of your own, they would be spoiled rotten by you,” Averie said with a sigh.
“My babe, Layla, has already said she wants to play at home today. When you go back to work, she’ll go back to school!” said Tammy placatingly to Averie as she scooped Layla into her arms. “If I have a daughter as cute as Layla, I couldn’t bear send her to kindergarten! I would hire a tutor to teach her at home.
“I’m only saying that because I’m free and can afford to stay at home to care for them. You aren’t in the same boat! You’re a strong working woman!” said Tammy and quickly added,” But going to kindergarten and getting used to society in preparation for elementary school is quite important too.”
Averie took a sip of water and thought for a while. She said, “Tammy, you don’t have to tiptoe around me. I’m not used to it.”
Tammy raised her eyebrows and said, “Then what happened to you and Elyette?”
Averie was speechless.
“You were the one who told me not to tiptoe around you,” Tammy said in a matter-of-fact manner. “But I can guess without you telling me. The fight between couples is one where even a misspoken sentence can end lives.”
Averie shook her head. “Tammy, you should stop guessing. A guest is coming over later.”
Tammy and the two children immediately perked their ears up.
“Who is it?!” Mike heard the commotion in the living area. He came out of his room.
He appeared in front of everyone wearing only his boxers. Tammy immediately rushed over and pushed him into his room.
“Can you pay attention to your image? Don’t defile our precious Layla’s eyes. How many times have I told you? Why won’t you change?” Tammy barked.
Mike was rather speechless. “Are you a modern woman or not? I have such a good body, how is this defiling Layla’s eyes?” “Go in and put on some clothes!” Tammy pushed him back into his room.
At that moment, the guest that Averie had mentioned arrived.
A black Buik Business pulled up by the entrance.
The car doors opened, and two bodyguards stepped out of the car. ‘Tammy watched the commotion outside.
“Who is it? Why did they bring so many bodyguards along!”
Averie got up from the sofa. When she passed by Tammy, she replied, “Eric Santos.”
After a few months of rehabilitation, Eric could finally stand up. He, accompanied by his family, had come to pay Averie a visit. They wanted to thank her ing6 person.
Eric was in black-striped sportswear with a cap on his head. His face was covered by a mask and sunglasses
No one could truly make out what he looked like underneath it. However, his statuesque figure and charisma made him stand out from the rest of the crowd. He lookedad stunning!
“Averie, can I scream!” Tammy’s body trembled a little.
Averie said, “It’s best you not. I’m afraid that neighbors would call the police.”
Tammy suppressed the urge.
Eric and his family entered the living area under the protection of his bodyguards. When Eric saw Averie, he hugged her. He had not even removed his mask.
“Dr. Tate, thank you.”
Averie was stunned. “You don’t have to call me Dr. Tate.”
“Averie, thank you.” Eric released her and took off his cap, mask, and glasses.
The golden sunlight illuminated his handsome face. Now, everyone could see his angular face and flawless skin.
Everyone looked at him in a daze. He was far more good-looking in person than he was in the pictures.
Layla’s mouth hung open. She clenched her fist and stuffed it into her mouth. What a good – looking person! He was even more handsome than her Dirtbag Dad!
No! He was in a completely different league compared to her Dirtbag Dad! Eric was just her type- young and exquisite.
“Mister, I’m Layla!” Layla mustered up her courage and ran over to Eric. “I’m Averie’s darling daughter! I like you a lot!”
Eric was rather taken aback. Then, he gently picked Layla up.
Hayden felt embarrassed so he returned to his room. Mike had put on some clothes. When he saw Layla in Eric’s arms, his nose turned sore. He was rather jealous.
“Averie, I’m here today not just to thank you, but I do have something to tell you.” Eric was still holding Layla in his arms. He fixed his light blue eyes on Averie. “I have decided to make a comeback.”
Tammy yelled, “Ah-!”
Eric looked at her.
Tammy said, “I’m Averie’s best friend! I-I – I’m also your fan!”
Eric smiled brightly. “I brought my new single over. If you have any suggestions after listening to it, you can let me know.”
Tammy was so elated she was about to pass out!
Mike supported her before she could pass out.
Mike looked at Averie. “Averie, I’m going to work! We have a physical examination scheduled for all our employees at the office this afternoon. I’ll come to pick you up. You have to do it too!”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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