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She looked up at cautiously but he was really eating well. He looked like a real man, Ava thought. Dumbass, of course he was always a real man, her mental voice said and she rolled her eyes. I know, she threw back.

After dinner, she led him back to his room and didn't leave until after she sang him a song that put him to sleep. She sighed and put off the lights. Maggie was tired so she retired early, leaving Ava to do the dishes. Her back ached and she stretched out her arms. She definitely needed a good massage, she thought.

She had just gotten into bed when her phone rang. Who could be calling so late in the night? She didn't really have friends so she was confused. Oh! She thought as she remembered she gave her number to Jack but why was he calling? She had no idea. She picked on the second ring.

" Hi Jack, are you okay? " She asked immediately, getting anxious.

" Hi Ava, were you asleep already? " He sounded tired.

" No, I just got in my room, I went to put Alex