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Chapter 52

Author: Tori Evans
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Ava's POV

I flinched and closed my eyes, waiting for the second impact of Tina's hand on my cheek, but nothing came.

I opened my eyes slowly, and there it was—a hand wearing a familiar wedding ring, gripping Tina's hand mid-air. My heart dropped as I turned to see Liam standing there.

Not only Liam—behind him stood Mom, Dad, and Jason, all with eyes wide open.

Uh-oh. This wasn’t supposed to happen. What were they even doing on this floor?

I swallowed, preparing to call out to Liam, but a voice beat me to it.

“Liam? What are you doing down here? I didn’t know you’d come here so soon. Missed me already?”

It was Tina speaking, and she was smiling at Liam. My Liam! My brows furrowed. Wait—what the hell is going on?

Liam and Tina know each other?

I shook my head, trying to push away the sudden flood of thoughts, then shot Liam a questioning look. He didn’t even spare me a glance but turned to Tina, smiling brightly.

“Tina, of course, I had to come. The most beautiful gem in this building w
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