When His Eyes Opened novel by Simple Silence novel Chapter 225

Chapter 225 “We’re friends,” Wesley answered. 

“Professor Hough had plenty of female students. You’re not this close to Zoe Sanford, are you? “Elliot said mockingly. “Do you have feelings for Avery?” 

Wesley felt a strong sense of hostility from him. 

“Isn’t Avery allowed to start a brand new relationship?” Wesley asked with a gentle smile.” Mr. Foster, has Avery ever said anything about your relationship with Miss Sanford?”

Elliot’s eyes filled with a frosty chill as he said, “That‘s one thing I find strange. When I asked you to help me find the student that the professor mentioned before he died, you gave me a list of names. Why didn‘t you just tell me that it was Zoe? She said she knew you. You probably know her, too, right?” 

Wesley was surprised to find that Elliot was not as clueless as he had thought. 

“Of course, I know her. However, it’s been many years since she graduated, so I can’t comment on her skills now. Which is why I gave you the list for you to find out for yourself.”

Elliot was not fooled by his answer.

“Didn‘t the professor ever mention her to you? Professor Hough did not dare operate on Shea, but he said he had a student who could. That means that the professor greatly respected that student... It‘s impossible that he never mentioned someone that incredible to you.” 

Wesley was rendered speechless by Elliot‘s questions. 

In a panic, he picked up his glass of water and took a sip.

“I think you‘re keeping this from me on purpose, Mr. Brook,” Elliot said as he saw the guilt in Wesley‘s eyes. “Are you lying to me for Avery‘s sake?” 

“This has nothing to do with Avery,” Wesley explained. “Professor Hough didn‘t always tell me everything. He never said a word to me about your case, so I knew nothing about it. I’m a cautious person. Even if I knew how great Miss Sanford was, I wouldn’t dare tell you that she was exactly who you were looking for.” 

Elliot stared at Wesley in silence.

To gain credibility, Wesley had no choice but to reveal his feelings.

“Even if I have feelings for Avery, I wouldn’t tell her, because I know that she only sees me as an older brother.”

The coldness in Elliot’s eyes instantly vanished

“It‘s late. You should go. She‘ll get in touch with you once she wakes up,” Elliot said as he chased his guest out. 

Once Wesley was gone, Elliot made his way over to the master bedroom

The room door was open, and Shea was standing by the bed with her eyes fixed on Avery

Elliot walked over to Shea‘s side and saw the innocence and curiosity in her eyes

“Do you like her, Shea?” he asked in a low voice.

However, she had voluntarily come to see Avery herself.

“Yes, I do!” 

The memory of how Avery had gently nursed her back to health back when she had a fever filled Shea‘s heart with warmth. 

“Why do you like her?” Elliot asked, then glanced at Avery and added, “Is it because she’s pretty?” 

“She‘s much prettier than Dr. Sanford,” Shea said as she reached out to hold Elliot’s hand and looked earnestly at him. “Don‘t you think so?” 

“You‘re right,” Elliot said with a bitter laugh. 

“Why aren‘t you with Avery?” Shea mumbled as if Elliot was an idiot.