Chapter 64
Ava
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AFTER HANGING UP with Jayce, I took a shower and then called Millie to see how she was. When she answered, her voice sounded merrier than usual.
“What are you so cheery about?” I asked.
“Oh, hello, Ava. I didn’t even look at the caller I.D. I thought you were Charles.”
My eyes widened. “Who’s Charles?”
“I met him at church last weekend.”
“Oh.”
“We’re going out for ice-cream tonight.” She giggled.
Was it me, or did Millie sound like a teenager? “Are you able to even eat ice-cream?”
“As long as I don’t overindulge. Anyway, I hate to cut you off, but I really have to go. I think he’s here.”
“Okay—”
“Bye,” she said and hung up.
I stared at my phone in wonder.
Charles?
It had been a long time since Millie had dated. In fact, I couldn’t even remember her g
