Chapter 35

Ava's heart pounded as she ran, her mind racing with the masked person's words. She couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, even as she reached the safety of her home. She locked the door behind her and leaned against it, trying to catch her breath.

Felix, still puzzled, decided to follow her. He knocked on her door gently. "Ava, it's Felix. Are you okay?"

Ava hesitated, then opened the door slightly. "I'm fine, Felix. Just... a lot on my mind."

Felix frowned. "You don't look fine. What happened?"

Ava sighed, knowing she couldn't keep everything bottled up. "Someone threatened me. They know about my plans for Alex and Sera."

Felix's eyes widened. "Who would do that?"

"I don't know," Ava admitted. "But they were right. I need to stop this. It's not worth it."

Felix nodded, relieved to see Ava coming to her senses. "I'm glad you see that. Let's focus on moving forward."

Meanwhile, Alex and Sera were enjoying a quiet moment together. They sat on a bench, holding hands and talking ab