Avery could not help but reach out and touch Elliot's face.

She was shocked by the coldness of his skin.

The thermostat in the house kept the house at a constant temperature, but since the days had gotten colder, it was necessary to use a blanket at night.

Avery covered Elliot with the blanket that was on her and inched closer to him.

He had some wine before bed, and his scent was intoxicating.

While Avery was half asleep, she suddenly heard Elliot's hoarse voice.

"Avery… I'll be a good dad… I will…"

His voice was low. He was talking in his sleep.

Avery opened her eyes and looked directly at his face.

She could not clearly see his features in the dark, but she could see that his eyes were shut.

He was sleeptalking. He was promising her in his dream that he would be a good father.

Elliot was sleeptalking, but Avery was still moved to tears.

One's thoughts during the day would turn into dreams at night. He was only having a dream like this because he remembered her words.

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