Seeing that Ava had misunderstood him, Daniel hurriedly explained. “Ava, you’re overthinking. How could I have such thoughts? You’re my only choice, and I’m firm on that.”Daniel solemnly expressed his intentions.Ava knew that Daniel definitely did not mean what she thought, but when she heard Daniel's serious explanation and promise, Ava could not help smiling.“Okay, I'm just joking with you. With your character, Dan, even if other women come up to you, I know you’ll just stay away from them.”“Ava, don't make such jokes,” Daniel said solemnly, “Also, call me Danny.”Daniel's serious eyes also made Ava serious.She nodded and put down the fork in her hand.“Then, Danny, what do you mean by what you just said?”“Ava, promise me that you’ll stay calm when you listen to what I say.” Daniel looked at Ava with pleading eyes.Ava inexplicably felt that Daniel's so-called plan to get the best of both worlds might not be so simple. She looked at Daniel and said with a dignified exp
“Is that Naya?” Ava pointed at someone not far away.Daniel finally spotted Naya. “It’s her. Let’s go over.”“Okay.” Ava smiled softly and lifted her head to look at Naya who had her back toward them.“Naya,” Daniel called out to Naya but she did not seem to hear him. “Naya.”Daniel called again and Naya looked around her. Then, she turned around and looked into Daniel’s eyes with a look of surprise on her face.“Dan,” She smiled and called out before walking over.“Hello, Miss Mendez. We meet again,” Ava greeted politely.Naya smiled sweetly at Ava. “Hello, Ava. I met you once on Grandpa’s birthday and never saw you again. However, Danny always talks to me about you.”“Really?” Ava smiled sweetly and leaned her head on Dan’s shoulder.When Naya saw the intimate scene, she smiled while pretending to not mind it at all.“Naya, are you hungry? Let’s find a restaurant so we can sit down and chat,” Daniel suggested. This was a suggestion Ava had given him while they were watching
When Ava saw that Naya was about to grab Daniel’s hand, she quickly got up and held Naya.“Miss Mendez, Danny is already calling you an ambulance. Please hold on.”“...”Naya wanted to ask Daniel for help, but she did not think that Ava would interfere.She looked at Daniel who did not have any intentions to comfort her. She could only grit her teeth and endure this.However, she was not enduring the pain but the annoyance and dissatisfaction in her heart.Soon, the ambulance arrived.Under everyone’s gaze, Naya was brought into the ambulance.Actually, Ava could tell something was up. However, Daniel did not notice anything at all.After they got to the hospital, Daniel could only help Naya register and handle some trivial matters as there was no one else.Then, he waited at the door of the emergency room with Ava.Ava was just waiting at one side, not saying anything.Dan was the first one to say something. “Ava, don’t overthink things out of jealousy. That was an unexpec
“Who’s this?”“This is my girlfriend, Ava.”“...” Naya’s mother was stunned when she heard that. Then, the way she looked at Ava changed immediately. She said in a strange tone, “Oh, you’re that Miss Long who angered Daniel’s grandpa so much that he was hospitalized.”After she said that, the air around them immediately became tense.Ava was surprised and shocked. What did she have to do with Daniel’s grandfather being hospitalized?”“Mrs. Mendez, please don’t spew nonsense. Grandpa getting hospitalized has nothing to do with my girlfriend.” Daniel’s face turned cold, and it seemed that he was not happy with what Naya’s mother had said. However, Naya’s mother scoffed nonchalantly. “Hmph, how could it have nothing to do with her? Your grandpa collapsed because he was enraged that you wouldn’t break up with this woman. His condition is unstable until now.”After Naya’s mother said that, she advised Daniel like she was doing it out of kindness.“Daniel, I watched you grow up. You
Naya’s voice could be heard from the door of the emergency room.Daniel and Ava lifted their eyes to look over at the same time. Naya looked like she was in discomfort, but her complexion looked fine. She did not look like a patient who had just passed out because of stomach pain.Naya’s eyes shone as she looked at Daniel. Then, she turned her head to look at her mother. “Mom, why are you here?”“I called your parents,” Daniel explained.Ava smiled and leaned against Daniel. Then, she said, “Miss Mendez, you looked like you were in so much pain in the restaurant and Danny was worried something bad would happen to you, so that’s why he informed your parents.”Naya pulled the corners of her lips into a half-smile. “I see. I’m sorry for making you worry, Danny. I’m so sorry.”“It’s good that you’re fine.” Daniel’s expression looked indifferent, and he did not have much else to say. “Rest well. Ava and I are going back.”“Alright, okay,” Naya nodded obediently and answered.When Na
Daniel saw Ava deep in thought and suddenly grabbed her hand.“Actually, I know nothing about her. I only want to know more about you.” Daniel looked into Ava’s eyes solemnly.Ava was stunned for a while, and she quickly felt Daniel’s concern and care for her.After dinner, Daniel walked with Ava for a while before sending her back to her apartment.When they were about to part ways, Daniel grabbed the door handle. His eyes were filled with innocence and disappointment.“Don’t ignore my calls again. No matter how hard it’s going to get, trust that I won’t give up on you.”He promised and suddenly planted a kiss on Ava’s forehead.“Ava, don’t take what others say to heart and don’t let them affect our relationship, okay?”Ava knew she had made Daniel sad by ignoring his calls before this, so she nodded quickly.“Don’t worry, Maddie talked to me today and I know I’m the one at fault. I won’t be so willful next time. A relationship is a two-way street. I shouldn’t let you handle
After Madeline asked that, she did not get Ava’s answer even after a few seconds had passed. Hence, she was a little worried. “Ava, who is it? Why aren’t you talking? Ava, Ava—”“Maddie, I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.” Ava’s abnormally calm voice sounded from the other end. “It’s just a colleague of mine and she has some questions about work that she needs to ask me urgently. I’m gonna go now. I’ll talk to you later. Bye.”After Ava said that, she hung up the phone.On the other end, Madeline sat up from Jeremy’s embrace and handed the little boy to Jeremy before walking to one side to change.“What’s wrong, Linnie? Where are you going?” Jeremy looked confusedly at Madeline, who had a serious expression on her face.“I think something’s not right with Ava. Someone’s at the door of her apartment and she started sounding strange after she opened the door. I’m worried that something has happened to her.” Madeline analyzed the situation and put on her coat. “I have to go over.”“Eve
“You must be Ava’s best friend, Eveline. You’re who she trusts the most, right? Hello, I’m Ava’s mother. I think I’ve met you before but I never had the chance to formally say hi to you.”“Me too.” Madeline smiled. Then, she walked to Ava and helped her pick up the glass shards on the floor.“Ava, since you’re fine, Jeremy and I will be going back now. You should chat with your mother.”“Maddie, wait!” Ava suddenly stopped Madeline who was about to turn around and leave.Madeline turned back curiously. “What else can I do for you, Ava?”“Um, she’s going back now and she’s staying in Glendale Hotel, which you own. Since it’s on the way to your house, I wonder if you can send her back?” Ava looked at the woman whose expression had changed. “Sorry for the trouble, Maddie.”When Ava said that, Madeline could immediately see her mother’s awkward expression.She clearly did not want to leave yet but Ava did not want her to stay.Madeline knew that Ava had deep resentment against her