Elliot was so shocked that his back broke into a cold sweat.

He had been sitting by the bed and eating the lollipop in pain as he scrolled through his phone when a sudden shriek came from behind him. Who would be able to handle that kind of shock?

He brought the half-eaten lollipop over to Avery.

"Why did you wake up so quickly?" He saw the anger in her eyes, then cooed, "I was worried it would melt, so I helped you eat some of it."

"Why didn't you just wake me?" Avery snatched the lollipop over and took a big bite. "I told you I was hot but you still ate it. Couldn't you have just asked the butler to send up another one?"

"Don't eat too much of that stuff." Elliot caressed Avery's forehead. "Do you still feel dizzy?"

"I do!" Avery frowned. "Eating something cold like this helps."

"There's some soup that can help you sober up. Do you want some?"

"I'll have it later." Avery glanced at the insulated container. It was a pretty little pink container. "What kind of soup is it?"

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