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ch infuriated after hearing Gabriel’s response.
Joshua feh
He could not believe that after being friends for so many years, they still lacked this basic level of understanding.
The meal came to a seemingly peaceful end.
Ava, having eaten her fil, grew sleepy and could not help but let out a yawn.
Gabriel spoke, “Heading back! I drive you”
Finally, Mathew found an opportunity to speak. “Mr. Anderson, there’s no need. 11 take her home.”
Gabriel glanced at the scorching sun outside and said, “It’s so hot out. Riding in a car is much more comfortable than on a motorcycle”
Despite having only met Ava twice, Gabriel already felt a strong sense of protectiveness toward her. He did not want Ava to have to endure the intense heat on her way home.
Matthew suddenly found himself choked up
“And besides, riding a motorcycle is unsafe. Ava, let me take you home.”
Ava initially thought going through so much trouble was unnecessary, but she knew Gabriel’s personality. Once he made a decision, there was no changing it. So, she smiled at Gabriel and said, “Okay, I’ll talk to Matthew for a moment, and then I’ll join you”
The four of them walked out of the restaurant, and it was already noon, the scorching sun shining brightly overhead.
Ava walled toward Matthew.
Manhew held his helmet in his hands,
He was now almost 5.9 feet tall, while Ava was feet. While she was standing in front of Matthew, the sunlight illuminated them, presenting a delightful sight.
glued to her.
Joshua noticed Gabnel’s gaze fixed on Ava as if it were gl
He suddenly spoke with a hint of melancholy. “Seeing them together reminds me of youth’s beauty. Gabe, don’t you think Ava and Matthew make a perfect couple!”
Joshua’s words had barely faded when he felt a slight drop in the surrounding temperature. Obviously, Gabriel was not happy with what he had just
They were standing a bit far away, unable to hear what Ava was saying to Matthew.
“Ava, are you ready?” Gabriel’s melodious voice rang out. Somehow, Gabriel had already walked up behind her. Standing beude her, he seemed to shield her from the blazing sun.
Ava smiled at him and said, “Ready. Matthew, be safe while riding.”
Matthew put on his helmet and rode off on his motorcycle
Joshua opened the driver’s door, and Ava wondered where she should sit, but Gabriel had already opened the rear door like a true gentleman. “Ava,
Kin
Ava then climbed into the car. Immediately, Gabriel followed suit. He was very tall, and once he got into the car, it suddenly felt much smaller and cramped
Joshua did not ask where Ava immediately started the car.
a lived
Inside the car, silence fell instantly.
When he and Gabriel were looking through Ava’s information, he already found Ava’s address, so he
Joshua focused on driving, treating himself like a mere driver. He knew that he was now like a third wheel, with no room
om for him to speak. At the same time, he was curious about how Gabriel and Ava would interact, so he focused on driving while occasionally stealing glances at the rearview mirror. Today, Gabriel had already exhibited too many behaviors that seemed out of the ordinary to him, so he wondered if he would do more unusual things.
Unfortunately, Gabriel was never one to engage in idle conversation. As for Ava, once she was full, drowsiness overcame her, resembling a little baby. Besides, she had not slept well the night before.
Inside the car, a profound silence enveloped them. The scent of cool sandalwood entanating from Cabriel blended with the tranquility, creating the perfect lullaby,
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Ava’s eyelids started to battle each other within just a couple of minutes, and her head bobbed like a pecking chicken.
Eventually, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.
Cabriel glanced sideways, surprised to find Ava already asleep.
He could not help but smile.
She
was sure a carefree spirit
Yesterday evening, she had allowed them to stay in her home without any defense mechanisms, and now she had fallen asleep in their car completely unaware of any potential consequences.
Gabriel shifted closer to Ava. As the car took a turn, her head leaned toward the window, dangerously close to colliding with the glass. His slender hand gently touched her cheek, and he redirected her head to test against his shoulder.
Joshua caught a glimpse of this scene in the rearview mirror and could not help but exclaim. “Gabe, seriously?”
He was astonished at how well Gabriel treated this girl, especially considering they had never met each other before.
“Hush” Gabriel gestured, placing a finger to his lips and lowering his voice, which already carried a hint of hoarseness. “Don’t speak. Don’t wake
Ама
The single word “Ava” unintentionally revealed a hidden tenderness.
The car approached the Walkers Villa
Ava’s delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and tiny beads of sweat formed on her forehead.
She had started dreaming of her past life again.
“Ava, are you not going to help me! Just help me one more time. This design is particularly important to me. Really”
Ava shook her head repeatedly.
She did not want to help anymore.
“Ava, I promke this will be the last time.
That night, Sophia left with Ava’s designs
A few days passed, and the cheerful voice of the housekeeper reached their ears.
“Miss Walker has won first prize! That’s wonderfull From now on, Miss Walker will firmly establish herself in the design industry,” the housekeeper exclaimed joyfully
Ava had hoped that Sophia and the others would leave her alone after this, but little did she know that this was only the beginning of a true nightmare.
Instantly, she opened her eyes and discovered that her hands and feet were bound, and her mouth was sealed with tape.
Sophia stood before her, wielding a sharp knife.
Fear filled Ava’s eyes as she desperately shook her head, making muffled cries. She did not know what Sophia intended to do.
Sophia’s eyes reflected i
d resentment and jealousy
“You know what Yesterday, Mr. Lee came and praised your beautiful eyes. I took a look, and indeed, your eyes are extremely mesmerizing–such beautiful eyes. I would love to destroy them,” Sophia uttered maliciously.
She core off the tape from Ava’s mouth and asked, “Well, what do you want to say?”
Ava pleaded, “Sophia, I beg you, spare me. Spare me. I’ll continue to help you with your drawings. I can still design for your
“Shut up!” Sophia slapped her across the face. “No need I have already achieved fame and success now. Keeping your eyes won’t do me any good. Instead, they will only become a nuisance,” Sophia declared
The moment Sophia finished speaking, the knife in Sophia’s hand plunged into Ava’s eye.
Ava let out a piercing scream of agony.
“Not” the murmured, her voice trembling.
Cool fingertips touched her forehead, and a fine handkerchief gently wiped away the beads of sweat. Meanwhile, a man’s soothing voice, filled with comfoning strength, whispered in her ear.
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“Ava, don’t be afraid, it’s just a dream, you’re dreaming” he reassured her.
Gahnel’s words carried a magical power that eased her troubled heart. In her past life, when she endured pain and inhuman torture, she longed for someone to tell her. “Ava, don’t be afraid. It’s just a dream.”
Ava heard the voice and slowly opened her eyes.
The illusion before her gradually vanished, and in the bright daylight, the outside sun was blinding.
She found herself sitting in Joshua’s car.
Gabriel’s eyes were fixed on her.
- r. His expression was filled with emotions she could not decipher
He continued to use the handkerchief to wipe away the sweat on her forehead, and Ava could not help but gaze at him in a daze.
SEND GIFT
