Avery was worried that the bruises on Elliot's face would scare the children at the wedding, so she made him stay put at the villa. While he rested, she wanted him to think about everything that happened today and if there might have been a better solution if he had another chance to repeat the day.
In truth, she was being resentful. He was partially responsible for the failed wedding ceremony, after all.
"Why won't you let him go out and meet the guests, Avery?" Ben asked after clearing his throat. "Everyone really wants to see him!" "He's covered in injuries." Since Elliot was casting the blame on her, Avery decided that she did not have to save him any face."
Even his butt is bruised."
Elliot was speechless.
Ben was shocked and said, "Are you that seriously injured, Elliot? If you are, then you should rest."
Elliot got up from the couch and said, "I'm fine."
"Alright." Ben was in a dilemma.
Elliot walked over to Avery and negotiated with her. "It's our wedding day. It doesn't seem right for us to stay in the room the whole time. We should go out and greet the guests."
"You go ahead. Be back before nine," Avery said.
Elliot promised, then lifted his wrist and glanced at his watch.
He had an hour and a half to be out and about.
"Do you want to come with us to the banquet hall, Avery?" Ben asked. "Apart from Elliot, everyone's excited to see you, too!"
Avery felt like she was in a difficult position.
What happened during the day stabbed her heart and left a deep scar.
"That's right. Some of the guests already left for the night. The only ones who stayed back at those that we're closer to," Ben said. "The news of what happened today spread like wildfire. Elliot's reputation took a hit
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