S31 119. Point Number Three

A few minutes earlier, Ava was still on the phone.

“You get some rest. Don’t get sick again. And don’t forget to eat.”

Jeremy’s voice was light. Ava couldn’t help but smile. “Okay. Don’t forget to eat either. See you tonight.”

“Yeah, see you tonight.”

After hanging up the phone, Ava bit her lip. However, her cheeks still pulled up a smile.

“Jeremy is very sweet and caring. I would never have known if I still closed my heart.”

While clutching the phone, Ava looked at her other hand. There was nothing there, but her eyes sparkled as if the world’s most expensive diamond was on her finger.

“I hope I can take good care of this ring.” Then, clenching her fist, she exhaled quickly. “I can’t let him down. I’m a different Ava now. I’m stronger, more assertive and confident.”

While Ava was focused on planting suggestions, someone suddenly knocked on the door. Thinking it was Melanie, Ava opened it.

“Yes Mrs. Mel-Senior Bryan?” Ava’s eyebrows rose, as did her tone. Bryan was tickled to get such a response.

“Sorry to bother you. Are you busy?” He smiled warmly.

Ava blinked awkwardly. Point number three from Jeremy was still clearly etched on her mind.

“Not really. I was just about to go to the dining room. Is there anything I can help you with?”

Brian stopped hiding his hands behind the waist. Apparently, a lunch bag was hanging from his fingers.

“What a coincidence, I also want to have lunch. How about we eat together? Do you mind?”

Ava froze. Her brain worked hard to find a way to refuse gently. “Has my mother eaten yet?”

Brian nodded. “I just finished feeding her.”

“Then, Mrs. Melanie?”

Bryan repeated his head movements. “She was eating alone earlier, gracefully. If I hadn’t read her medical history, I would have thought she was an elegant noblewoman, especially with that big bun.”

Bryan twirled his index finger above his head. Ava couldn’t help but laugh awkwardly.

me to accompany

a grin. She didn’t feel comfortable having to refuse. Bryan once helped her. She often bothered

and showed it to Ava. “Look! What a coincidence, I brought

still remember it while she herself had forgotten his

I appreciate your kindness. But, keep your apples for yourself. Don’t let me reduce your portion of food again. You won’t be full.”

“I don’t mind.”

bag. Then, unexpectedly, he took Ava’s hand and

immediately opened to the maximum. Quickly, she withdrew her hand.

picked it up. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be rude. It’s

your boyfriend will be angry

eyes trembled to observe his bitter smile. “You know about it?”

was worried about you. That was the first time I saw your tears. So, I was moved to check on

room?” Ava’s eyebrows rose higher.

heard Mr. Harper’s voice, I didn’t

breath hitched. Embarrassment and awkwardness brought blush to

you hear our conversation?”

head. “I just heard your laughter. You seemed very happy, so

she leaned forward. “Can you keep it a

corner of his lips higher. “Don’t worry. I’m good at keeping secrets, as long as you want to accompany me to lunch. You know I don’t like eating alone, right?”

froze in

on, it’s just lunch. I’m not asking you

was most likely correct. Bryan did seem interested in her.

H

rang. Seeing the caller’s name, he sighed in disbelief.

afternoon, Mr.

bobbing

after Bryan

update on your mother’s condition. That must be an excuse to protect you from me.”

pursed her mouth. She felt

your fault. So now if you’ll excuse me, Ma’am, I’ve

do.”

at Bryan’s back with pity. Just then, her

“Is Bryan gone?”

Ava sounded

upset because I restricted you?”

pursed her lips. “He asked me to lunch. I was

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