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
Ava’s mother was feeling remorseful. She regretted leaving her young and ignorant daughter behind for her career and her so-called dream when she was at the prime of her life.Madeline and Jeremy went back home after they sent Ava’s mother back to the hotel. Madeline then got back to the passenger seat.Jeremy asked like he was trying to be nosy, “Is she really Ava’s mother?”“Yeah, don’t you think Ava looks like her mother?” Madeline asked with a smile.Jeremy thought for a while, looking pensive. Then, he said a little arrogantly, “I only think that our three babies look like you and me.”“You’re being sweet right now but I never heard you saying that Jack looks like me back then.” Madeline casually teased him.Jeremy thought Madeline wanted to grumble about what he did back then, so he immediately reached over to hold Madeline’s hand.“Linnie, I won’t make the same mistakes again.”“I didn’t say anything, dummy.” Madeline patted Jeremy’s hand. “Those things happened in the p
Ava looked at Naya in front of her and was immediately jolted awake.“Why are you here?”“Danny gave me your address,” Naya smiled and explained. “If it’s inconvenient right now, I can wait outside. Ah-choo.”After Naya said that, she sneezed gracefully.Cold wind coincidentally blew into the house, and Ava opened the door. “Come in and have a seat. I’ll go wash up.”“Sorry for intruding.” Naya smiled and walked inside.Ava turned around quickly to make a cup of tea for Naya. After that, she rushed to the bathroom.“I’ll be ready soon. Please wait.”“Ava, take your time. I’m not in a rush,” Naya said in the direction of the bathroom understandingly.When she heard the sound of water in the bathroom, the sweet and obedient smile on Naya’s face disappeared. She looked at the black tea Ava made for her in disgust and got up to slowly walk around the room.Even though the apartment was not big, it was complete.Compared to the other units, this one was obviously designed atten
Naya seemed sincere, and the way she spoke made it sound as if she was siding with Ava and Daniel. It was as though she was taking their wishes into consideration.When she saw Ava not speaking, Naya continued.“Ava, this is the best way for now. I don’t think you want Danny to be stuck in a dilemma between you and his family, right?”After staying silent for a while, Ava lifted the corners of her mouth into a soft smile and praised Naya.“Miss Mendez, I didn’t think that you'd be so considerate and magnanimous. I think if it’s any other woman, they wouldn’t be willing to do this.”Naya showed a friendly and obedient smile when she heard this. “Danny and I are childhood sweethearts and we’re good friends. Even though we’re not related by blood, I’ve always thought of him as my biological brother. Plus, I also view Danny’s grandpa as my own grandpa. I really don’t want anything bad to happen to Grandpa, and I don’t want to see Danny so helpless.”Naya’s tone was very soft, but it
Daniel looked back and saw that Ava was awake. A warm smile appeared on his face as he walked toward her.“You’re awake. You must be hungry, right? Go wash your face and I'll eat with you.”Ava blinked her sleepy eyes and looked at the plates of fragrant dishes. “Did you buy the ingredients and come all the way here to cook for me?”“Uh-huh.” Daniel smiled softly and gently held Ava's hand. “Go wash up now.”Feeling Daniel's concern and love, Ava smiled sweetly before obediently going to wash up.After washing up, she appeared in front of Daniel without makeup.Seeing the steaming food on the bar counter, Ava felt a surge of warmth in her heart. While eating, Ava chatted with Daniel.She told him about Naya's visit, but when she mentioned Naya's fake engagement with Daniel, he stopped eating and his expression became serious.“Why did she come here to talk to you about that? Ava, didn’t we agree that we'll find another way? Why did you agree?”Ava did not keep what Naya had
Ava widened her eyes in astonishment, tossed her phone away, and quickly grabbed a box of tissues. She frantically pulled out several tissues.“How can this be?”“What's wrong?” Daniel, who was cleaning up Ava's room, walked over worriedly. He saw that the laptop in front of him was completely soaked.The keyboard was full of water, and he could see that there were lots of water stains. Moreover, the screen was also covered with water.After Ava finished wiping down the laptop, she tried to turn it on but the laptop did not respond at all.“What's the matter? It was fine when I used it last night.” Ava's face became anxious.She had stayed up all night last night, working nearly till morning. All of her hard work was saved on the laptop.“Ava, don't worry. I'll blow it with a hairdryer first. It may work.” Daniel took the hairdryer and decisively blew it on the laptop.Ava was waiting anxiously at one side. She was expecting something good to come out of this attempt.After te
Naya.Besides Daniel, Naya had also come to her apartment today.Ava suddenly sat up and opened the laptop. She took a closer look while taking a sniff. She detected the faint aroma of black tea on the keyboard.The smell of this black tea was the smell of the black tea she made for Naya.Ava figured it out immediately.Naya had intentionally damaged her laptop!However, she had no proof.At this moment, Ava's boss called again.“Ava, two hours have passed. How’s the design coming along? E-mail it to me immediately after you get it done.”Ava braced herself and assured him, saying, “Bill, I had a guest at my house just now and work’s a little delayed. Don't worry, I'll give you the draft when I go to work tomorrow.”“A guest? Do you mean your boyfriend? Don't just think about falling in love, you lass. Making money is the most important thing.” Her boss joked. “Okay, I won't bother you anymore. I'll wait for your good news tomorrow.”“Okay,” Ava responded.After hanging up,