Ava's mind was racing. What if Ryan started asking about what happened four years ago? What would she say?
Just then, Violet hurried into the room and grabbed Ryan's hand.
"Ryan, calm down."
Ryan coldly pulled his hand away.
"Mom, this woman is nothing but a flirt. There's no way I'm keeping her around."
Violet turned to Ava and finally noticed something was off.
"Ava, what's wrong?"
"Medicine... I need my medicine..."
Violet froze for a second, not sure which one she meant. Henry, who had been with Ava longer, reacted quickly. He opened the small case Ava usually used and pulled out a few medications with practiced ease.
Ava picked one and injected it into herself. The burning heat in her body eased slightly.
She stood up, her gaze cold as she looked at the man lying in bed.
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