Avery did not react.

It was true that her relationship with Elliot was more boring than most.

Just last week, they had spent the entire time at home.

Elliot was either working in his study or reading a book in the living room.

Avery, on the other hand, was either writing her thesis or reading in the living room with him.

Elliot's book was in a foreign language that Avery did not understand.

Avery was reading Professor Hough's book on neurology.

She was sure Elliot would not understand a t