Chapter 0229

“Don’t worry, Ava. We’ll catch this bastard. There is no way I’ll allow

he assures me, his voice taking a soft note.

“Thanks”

We talk a little bit longer before we hang up.

nor her to hurt you or my niece,”

I don’t get up from my spot on the couch. There were a million things to do in the house, yet I didn’t have any energy left in me. Plus, with all my thoughts and fears, I couldn’t focus, even if I wanted to.

I don’t know how long I was there before I heard keys juggle and then my front door open. I turn around when I hear footsteps. Mom and dad walk hand in hand.

I smile at them. Those two were so in love that they were always joined at the hip most of the time. It was

really cute.

them as I sit

takes a seat next to me while

too, baby,”

love,” mom

everything for me. With them, I didn’t have to wonder or guess. It was written all over

your visit… Not that

before Mom turns to

there are a few things we would like to discuss,”

know he has done awful things to you, but you don’t know how good it felt talking to him. He told us that you’re the one that pushed him to get in

her. Ethan and I mainly communicate through letters.

him since that first time, but I know that will change once the baby is

It’s nothing mom. –

insists. “Thank you so much

cringe at that. It’s still weird hearing her call him that, given that I’ve slept with the man, I

used to that.

her and peck her cheeks. “Anything for you

we let each other go. Dad waits until Mom dries

other thing you wanted to talk to me

throat. “Right. We want to introduce

knew this was coming somehow, but that doesn’t stop my mouth from

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