Chapter 16
“Who told you there was someone Elliot liked? Where did you get the information? Do you know what her name is?”

Chelsea was beginning to feel uneasy despite being adamant that Elliot had no other woman besides her.

Avery shook her head and said, “What I said was just my opinion… I don’t know Elliot as well as you do.”

Avery changed her stance after calming down a little.

She realized that things were not as simple as they seemed, and she did not want to be dragged in.

She just wanted to give birth to her babies and live an average life.

“You scared me! I thought you saw him with a woman!”

Chelsea relaxed after hearing Avery’s explanation.

“Elliot isn’t the kind of man you think he is. He hates women and kids.”

“Do you know why he doesn’t like kids?” Avery asked casually.

“To be honest, I have no idea. I don’t want to know either. If he doesn’t like them, I just won’t have them,” Chelsea said, then furrowed her brows and mumbled to herself, “He’s actually pretty nice to me.”

“As long as you’re happy.”

Avery gave up trying to change her mind.

Everyone had the freedom of choice. What was important was being able to deal with the consequences of those choices.

She thought Chelsea was foolish. However, in the eyes of others, her decision to give birth to her and Elliot’s children was probably foolish as well.

When the food was served, Avery was so hungry that she began to eat right away.

Chelsea had a lot on her mind and had lost her appetite.

“Are you sure you didn’t fall in love with Elliot?” she asked.

“I’m sure,” Avery answered with a nod.

Chelsea could not understand her.

“Why? He’s capable and good-looking.”

Avery looked up at her and said, “If I had to choose between you and him, I’d choose you.”

At least that way, she would not get hurt.

Chelsea was utterly taken aback by her answer.

“Why?! Are you—”

was just using it

suddenly began to look a lot more pleasant

to maintain her father’s company after his passing. Chelsea could not stop sympathy from welling up within

still in college, right?”

sip of water, then answered, “I’m

has nothing to do with you since he has passed. You should focus on graduating and living your life,” Chelsea advised. “Where are you supposed to find the

her gaze and

her was telling her to

and twenty-five million dollars was not

her own mother was

product was, and that everything would only go upwards from here as long as they got

battling against her

for lunch when they were

their meal mainly consisted of vegetables, they did not spend much. Therefore, Avery did not insist on paying for

me your number,” Chelsea said when she walked over to Avery after

said. “Elliot and I are getting divorced soon, so

upset about being rejected, but the thought of never seeing Avery again comforted

I’ll be the only one by Elliot’s side,” Chelsea said

……

doctor after

reports, then adjusted her glasses, and said, “Everything looks good. However, it looks like you’re pregnant with

frozen

want to get rid of them, now?” teased the doctor. “The probability of being pregnant with fraternal twins is about the same as winning the lottery.

was thumping

Fraternal twins!

twins, but she

your first trimester. The longer you wait, the bigger the risk. It’s a cruel thing, both for you and the babies. Right

keeping them. I want

Avery had finally made

for me, and I’ll open up

……

in the afternoon when Avery

and had not taken a nap, but she was on the verge of falling

world through a filter. People. Cars.

went straight to her room, and fell

dark out when Avery finally

daze on the bed. Both her mind and stomach

was hungry, but she could not bring herself

began to ring, so she picked

contact the names on the list I gave you?” Shaun’s voice came from the other end of

took a breath, and said, “I didn’t. I’ll do

the weekend tomorrow! You shouldn’t bother them, then. Maybe you can call

“Sure,” Avery responded.

need me to send you a

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