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Ava wasn’t exactly concentrating on the game and was glad when it came to an end because it meant that she could go home and stop forcing herself to try not to look in Derek’s direction again.

She still hadn’t figured out who the woman with him was and she did not want to look over any more than was necessary because that would be just embarrassing.

She knew that she had met the woman before though. The question was where on earth had she met her? So Derek was in a relationship?

Well, that was good for him. A man as handsome, successful, and virile as he was couldn't be expected to remain single forever. She was happy for him ... She truly was.

"Yeah, keep deluding yourself." Her inner voice said.

Ava ignored the voice and managed to convince herself that she was happy for Derek. He was a good man, and he deserved to find love and peace.

It was clear as day to anyone who looked at them that that woman was helplessly and hopelessly in love with him.

In fact, Ava saw a reflection of he