Chapter 38

***Ray's POV***

It had been a week since our parents dropped that bombshell and things had somehow cooled down. It was as if nothing changed except that now Ava's real mum was in her life.

I admit that I had been shocked by the turn of events that day. I didn't blame my parents for hiding the fact that our lives had been threatened. 

We assured them that we loved them even more. I admit I was a little upset they didn't tell us earlier but I was even more grateful for the sacrifices they made just to keep us safe. I was a little mad at Bry too for insulting our girl the way he had back at the hospital.

I knew though that there was no way I'd say mad for long. I mean how could I when Ava had already forgiven him? She was the victim and well, I had no choice but to accept it.

I had expected mum and dad to question our relationship with Ava. But far from my expectati