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Ava.
It’s been about a week since I was discharged from the hospital. Everything so far has
been great, even
though I still have this small fear that everything will fall apart.
Emma wasn’t wrong that day. Rowan had always belonged to her. Sure, he is a human
being and not simply a damn possession, but Emma always had a hold on his heart.
Something I never fully understood.
I used to ask myself what made her special. I wondered how she garnered such love and
loyalty from a formidable man such as Rowan. It used to bug me. Used to annoy me. While
she had his soft side, I had
his mean and ugly side.
Now the tables are turned, and I’m not ashamed to say that I don’t fully trust this turn of
events and
change of heart.
I see the gentleness and affection in his eyes for me. He looked at me like I always
wanted, but there is
this nagging feeling that something isn’t really right.
I mean, when did this change happen? Is it before I was shot? Or after? Did the thought of
losing me bring
him to his senses? Making him see what was always right in front of him, or was it
something else?
He did tell me he was jealous when I started dating Ethan. So maybe that is it. Men are
jealous and
possessive creatures. He probably didn’t like it that another man was taking his place in
my life when I’d
worshiped him since I was a kid.
“Ava, should I prepare a bath for Iris?” asks Teresa from the doorway to the living room.
“Yes, please”
It was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining. It was the perfect day for my little angel
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Minutes later, Teresa informed me that everything was ready. Picking Iris up, I head to the
bathroom,
where I check the temperature of the water before stripping Iris n*ked.
Noah, as usual, was at school, and Rowan was at work. Don’t get me wrong. I love
spending time with Iris,
but I was bored like hell.
I’m not used to just sitting around doing nothing Iris sleeps most of the time, and apart
from the times
when she wakes up hungry or wet, she rarely throws a fit
soart from along care of Ife who is not a demanding baby, I have nothing else to do with
my days.
ke to go back to work, but for now, that is out of the question
I smile when I realize that she’s actually enjoying the bath. She seems oddly fascinated by
the bubbles floating around her.
Once we are done, I dry her and place her on the changing table. Blowing k*sses on her
belly, my heart fills with happiness as I watch her smile in ecstasy. I dress her after a
while, then decide to go outside with
her.
We both needed some much–needed vitamin D.
We had not even been there for long when Teresa came rushing towards me.
“Madam, there is someone here to see you.”
I sigh in exasperation. “How many times will I tell you to call me by my name?”
“I’m sorry, I sometimes forget,” she smiles sheepishly.
I couldn’t stay mad at her. She was just too sweet and kind–hearted. She was a whole lot
better than our previous house manager. That woman F***ing hated me. For some reason,
she couldn’t stand my guts. I honestly think it’s the only reason Rowan kept her around.
He knew how it bugged me that she
disrespected me at every turn despite being Rowan’s wife.
“Who is it?” I ask her, pulling myself from the memories.
“It’s Mr. Sharp.”
There was only one Mr. Sharp now. I honestly don’t know if I can handle him. Travis
tormented me for years. His disregard and coldness broke my heart. I didn’t get how he
could treat me so badly when I was his flesh and blood. Now, though, I understand. I
wasn’t his sister at all. That’s why he didn’t mind hurting
1. me.
“Okay, let him in,” I instruct her against my better judgement.
Looking at the sky above, I pray that I haven’t made a mistake. With a nod, Teresa leaves.
“Hi Ava”
I turn to face the man that I’ve believed was my brother for years. Only problem is that he
never regarded me as his sister. Even when we were younger. Emma was his beloved
darling sister, while I was nothing
but the bitch that ruined his sweet sister’s relationship.
Hello, I simply replied, not really sure what he was doing here.
How are you?
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“Cut the crap Travis, we both know you don’t really care for me. So what really brought
you here?”
Again, I’m astonished by this new and bold personality I’m rocking. It’s so weird, but
rejuvenating at the same time. I guess the old me got tired of being a doormat. It’s clear
from how, at times like this, I don’t
hold back.
He looks hurt, but I can’t bring myself to care. Not when he never cared for me. He knew
how much he F***ing hurt me, but he didn’t give a damn.
He hesitates for a while, but finally speaks up. I sigh when I finally understand what
brought him here.
“Please talk to Rowan for me. You’re the only one he’ll probably listen to right now,” he
pleads, making me
really curious.
“Talk to him about what exactly?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Emma was arrested after she hurt you that day. I know what she did is wrong, but it’s
been two weeks.
She isn’t doing well.”
I’m shocked. I honestly didn’t give much thought to her after the incident. It never crossed
my mind that
she might be in prison.
“And what does Rowan have to do with that?”
“He’s the one who pressed the charges against her,” he inhales, taking a deep breath and
trying to calm
himself. “I know you and Emma don’t see eye to eye, but please, Ava, she’s suffering in
there. The other
prisoners are making her life a living hell.”
He was on the verge of tears. I could tell that he had tried everything, including talking to
Rowan. Nothing
has worked so far.
“What about Mother? She has connections, doesn’t she?” I question him.
“She doesn’t want to get involved. She’s hoping that this experience will teach Emma a
lesson. That it’ll
wake her up to reality.”
Wow. That is not what I was expecting at all. If anything, I thought she would be doing
everything she could to get her beloved daughter out of prison.
“Emma is a lawyer. Can’t she get herself out of this? Or at least get one of her associates
to do it?”
He shakes his head before sighing in defeat. “I wish it was that easy. Rowan’s word is law.
Going against him is like going against god. It’s a losing battle. We’ve tried everything.
Nothing has worked so far
I bounce Iris up and down when I realize she’s beginning to get fussy.
Please, Ava. I know we’ve treated you horribly in the past, and we don’t deserve your
kindness, but I’m begging you. Please speak to Rowan.”
I remain silent, not really knowing what to do or say. Should I really talk to Rowan on their
behalf, or should I let Karma have her wicked way?
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