Edmund spun around quickly and opened the door, only to find a cat crouched outside next to a knocked-over potted plant.
After glancing both ways down the hallway, he closed the door and turned back to explain the situation to Ryan.
Just around the corner, Ava patted her chest in relief.
She had come hoping to hear something about her daughter, to find out how much Ryan knew. But instead, she'd overheard him still looking for the version of her from five years ago.
She had heard back then that Ryan had been searching for her while she was overseas.
And after all these years… he still hadn't given up? Seriously, didn't this man have anything better to do?
Back in her room, Ava pulled out her phone and made a call.
"Hello? Got any updates?" A cocky male voice answered.
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