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Derek was right! Derek was right!! Derek was right!!! These words refused to leave Ava’s head as she continued to stare at Steve, who looked as surprised as she was.

She could clearly remember Derek telling her that if Steve ever did something remotely akin to what he had just done, she should let him know immediately, but she had thought that he was just exaggerating.

Now, she realized that he knew just what he was talking about and that she did not know Steve at all. Never in her life had she been hit by a man before.

“Jeez! I’m so sorry, Ava. I shouldn’t have … Christ! I don’t know what came over me. I’ve never hit a woman in my life before. Please don’t tell anyone … it will affect my career. I know you owe me nothing, but please, I’m begging. I'm truly sorry.” Steve apologized, looking furtively around to be sure that no one had noticed him hitting her.

“Are you going to leave now or do you want me to get you arrested for assault?” Ava asked him quietly.

The quiet tone was effect
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rosenie pultoo
Derek is such a sweetheart. He knows Ava needs some emotional support right know. Some men ignore women who cry.
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Anne Boylan
Is it possible to give a few chapters updates, enjoying the story but going very slow.
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Anne Boylan
Another update please
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