Rex Shelton

"Alright, then we'll come back after it's developed," Ethan Montgomery said with a smile. 

Seeing Avery Miller in her current state warmed his heart, making him realize that having her in his world wasn't such a hopeless affair after all.

That night, under the gentle moonlight, they shared tender moments together, cozy and close. 

Despite the earlier scare, it did nothing to dampen the mood of their date. 

Before taking her back to her college dormitory, Ethan passionately claimed a kiss from Avery, leaving only after feeling utterly content.

The next day, Avery made another trip to the hospital. 

She was informed by the bodyguard that Elijah Martinez and Jessica Wilson had been moved to a private ward, to which Avery expressed her gratitude in her usual calm demeanor.