CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:29 The week had flown by, and Ava stood in front of the mirror, her eyes fixed on her own reflection. She tilted her head slightly, observing her complexion, half-expecting signs of fatigue from the mess that had been her schedule. Dimitri and Van had been relentless, nitpicking every minor detail and constantly badgering her about the most random things. Yet, to her surprise, her skin seemed to glow, her cheeks were naturally flushed, and even the faint shadows under her eyes looked less prominent. It must be that new skincare, she mused, running her fingers lightly over her cheek. But as she looked closer, she wondered if it was more than just that. The truth was, she had enjoyed the convention far more than she ever thought she would. The en

