Elliot and Avery novel Chapter 16

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—”

 

Avery waved her hand in the air and said, “I was just using it as an example. It’s fine as long as you get what I mean.”

 

Chelsea completely lowered her defenses, as Avery suddenly began to look a lot more pleasant to her.

 

She thought of how Avery was the only one in her family that worked to maintain her father’s company after his passing. Chelsea could not stop sympathy from welling up within her.

 

“You’re still in college, right?” Chelsea asked.

 

Avery took a sip of water, then answered, “I’m graduating next year.”

 

“Hmm, I heard about your dad’s company. His debt 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 money to pay off all of your dad’s debt? Don’t push yourself like this.”

 

Avery lowered her gaze and did not respond.

 

Everyone around her was telling her to give up on Tate Industries.

 

A hundred and twenty-five million dollars was not a small amount.

 

Even her own mother was asking her to give up.

 

However, Shaun was always telling her how revolutionary the company’s new product was, and that everything would only go upwards from here as long as they got through this obstacle.

 

Avery was constantly battling against her conflicting thoughts.

 

Chelsea paid for lunch when they were almost done eating.

 

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

 

“Give me your number,” Chelsea said when she walked over to Avery after paying the bill.

 

“What’s the point?” Avery said. “Elliot and I are getting divorced soon, so there’ll be no reason for us to meet after that.”

 

Chelsea was a little upset about being rejected, but the thought of never seeing Avery again comforted her.

 

“That’s true. When that happens, I’ll be the only one by Elliot’s side,” Chelsea said as she shot a glare at Avery, before walking away.

 

……

 

At 2.30 p.m., Avery met the doctor after receiving all of her reports.

 

The doctor browsed through the reports, then adjusted her glasses, and said, “Everything looks good. However, it looks like you’re pregnant with fraternal twins!”

 

Avery sat frozen in stunned silence.

 

“Do you still 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. You basically hit the jackpot!”