Chapter 127

If Elliot had been run over last night, would it be guaranteed that the perpetrator would be punished? Even if the murderer paid for his crimes, would it bring Elliot back to life? Absolutely not. "I'm not blaming you, Elliot… I just can't immediately accept the way you handled things…" Avery said in a voice as soft as cotton. "You don't need to accept it. You just need to know that I would never hurt anyone who was innocent." "Okay." "Get some rest," Elliot said, then gently caressed Avery's back to get her to fall asleep. Wrapped in his arms and surrounded by his unique scent, Avery quickly fell into a deep slumber. At 5 p.m. that evening, Avery got a call from the police requesting her presence at the station right away. She hung up the phone and rushed out of the house without telling Elliot. When she arrived at the station, her gaze immediately fell on Wanda's bloodshot eyes. Those same eyes filled with revulsion at the sight of Avery. The two women were escorted into