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 thing about it either, so she did not feel inferior to him.

"What do you think of my necklace?" Tammy asked as she suddenly took off the necklace she was wearing and showed it to Avery.

"It's pretty. Did your boyfriend give it to you?"

"He did! It's a Christmas gift. It's even got my name engraved on it!"

"You can also purchase jewelry which comes with a free engraving offer for under ten bucks," said Avery in earnest. "You shouldn't let these things go to your head!"

Tammy did not mind.

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