AVA POV
We were back in the city, heading straight to the family mansion.
I was at the backseat, looking at my phone. I stared at Bella’s picture for a long while. My heart tightened. That small smile on her face. I quickly locked the phone and tossed it back into my bag.
No distractions. That’s the promise I made to myself.
Even back at the hospital when I was treating Raymond, that thought wouldn’t stop coming—I’m the reason this boy ended up like this. If not for me, he wouldn’t have had that stupid accident. He wouldn’t have been unconscious for days.
I tried to fight it. Told myself it’s not the time. Promised myself I won’t let any emotion ride me again—not guilt, not love, not even pity.
Right now, my focus is on one thing—bringing Mr. Williams and that sweet madam of his down. They will pay for everything they did to me.
That is the only emotion I allow in. No love. No pain. No regrets. Just revenge.
Finally, we got to the mansion.
Raymond stepped out of the car first. His fac
