When the last word had left the bodyguard's lips, Elliot strode to ward V03.

He did not bother knocking. He barged into the room.

The lights were on, and Avery was lying in bed. Her eyes were closed, but she had yet to fall asleep.

The sudden movement caused her to immediately open her eyes.

She had thought that it was her bodyguard, back after his shower, so she was shocked to see Elliot, standing in the ward.

Avery immediately sat up after seeing him.

"Lie down!" He walked to the side of the hospital bed and gazed down at her. "You have a tumor in your brain?"

She had just lain down when she heard his question. Her body suddenly became hot and restless as she asked, "Did you ask around?"

"Your bodyguard told me." He sat down in the nearby chair. "Why didn't you take good care of yourself when you knew you were sick? I'll recover my memory when the time comes."

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