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Ava's pov

I groaned, my eyes snapping open to a piercing headache. A concerned face hovered above me.

"Hey, are you okay?" Someone asked. I looked up to see the man I saw earlier, he looked worried.

"Do you need water or anything?" He asked again. I felt embarrassed for making a mess out of myself on my first day at work.

"No sir, I'm sorry for passing out. It tends to happen anytime I try to remember things," I apologized, sitting up.

"It's fine, there is no need to apologise. Are you sure you are good? I can take you to the hospital for check up," he offered and I shook my head.

"My name is Alex, I'm Jessica's boss," he introduced himself. Alex? There was something about that name. Why does it sound familiar?

"Do you know me from anywhere? Have you seen me before?" I asked and he was taken a back by my question.

"I don't know you. This is my first time seeing you but you look like my late wife alot. One would have thought you guys are twins," he replied.

"I'm sorry about the dea
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