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“Sir, are you really going to visit your father’s house?” Frank asked as he drove Kylan to one of the prestigious neighbourhoods in the city. “Of course… It’s been long overdue,” Kylan replied, throwing his head back against the seat and closing his eyes. When his grandfather asked him when he last visited his father's house, Kylan's first reaction was anger. Why was he asking him that when he knew why he never went there?Thinking his grandfather wasn't willing to tell him where Ava was, Kylan left in frustration. However, after he calmed down, he reflected on his grandfather’s words.Why did he suddenly mention his father's house?It wasn't like what they were talking about was related to him in any way. And then, a lightbulb suddenly went off in Kylan's head. Was he giving him a hint? Could Ava be hiding at his father's house?Kylan wasn't sure, but Conrad's mansion was the only place he didn't look. Of course, it was the best place his grandfather would hide someone. It was
“Did something happen between you and Nicole?” Elliot asked. “She’s been looking out of it ever since you stopped showing up at school. And when she found out we talk via G-o-o-g-l-e Meet for our project, she looked really sad. Did you guys fight?”Ava pursed her lips into a thin line. She was still upset with her best friend and thought they both needed time before they had their inevitable confrontation. But she didn’t want to talk about her issues with her friend to someone else, so she shook her head and replied, “Nothing happened. I just needed some time away from everything. You know… the rumours and all.”Elliot’s eyebrows creased on the screen, guilt flashing through his eyes. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have mentioned that. I feel like I’ve just reminded you of something painful.”They were having their usual video meeting to discuss the next phase of their project. Elliot had already presented the first phase while Ava was away, and the professor had given them the go-ahead to p
One month later ..."Where the hell is she hiding?" Kylan roared, slamming his hands against his desk, the loud bang echoing across the walls of his office. "It's been a month, and yet there's no news! What the hell have you all been doing?"Frank flinched, his back straightening immediately. He gulped and replied gingerly, "S-Sir, we’re trying our best-""Your best?" Kylan narrowed his eyes. "Then why haven't you found her yet?""Sir,” Frank hesitated, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. “I think… she doesn't want to be found…"Kylan glared at his assistant, the air around him turning cold. Moments later, he released a heavy sigh, looking defeated. Of course, he knew Ava didn’t want to be found. She'd made it clear by changing her contact number and cutting everyone off. Kylan thought letting her leave with his grandfather that night was the best solution. He wanted to give her time to calm down before he gave her an explanation, Little did he know that she’d disappear from his
When Killian Kingsley got a call from Ava, at first, he was confused. It was the first time she was calling him, despite having given her his number when Kylan introduced her to him. But that confusion soon turned into suspicion.Ava wouldn't call, sounding so sad unless something big had happened. The young woman was crying so hard, and she also mentioned that she was tired and wanted to go home. This kind of behavior reminded him of the past when his late wife was pregnant with Conrad. She had so many mood swings, and she would cry a lot too. Killian spent the whole nine months apologising and coaxing his wife. He didn't even know what he had done wrong, but he kept begging and going out of his way to please his pregnant wife. The family doctors mentioned his wife's behavior was because of the heightened emotions which are caused by pregnancy hormones. Well, that's what they thought until Jacqueline, Kylan's mother, experienced the same thing. She was more of a crybaby than
Hours later, Ava was taken to the Kingsley Estate. When they stepped into the mansion, Killian glanced at her and said, “Welcome home, dear. This is where Kylan grew up. Now that you’re his wife, it’s your home too.”Ava gulped. Killian’s words stung… And that was because everything had come crumbling down. There’s no way she can be Kylan’s wife… after a year, the contract would end, and they would go their separate ways as agreed. She only agreed to come to the mansion because she wanted to avoid Kylan as much as possible. “Thank you, Grandpa…” Ava replied, looking around. The mansion was really huge and even if it was old, it still had a modern touch to it- crystal chandeliers, murals on the wall, a sweeping staircase at the far end, and a lavish living room… The vintage style suited the old man, and in this place, he looked so calm since he was in his territory. There was no place like home... Home... A small, sad smile crossed Ava's lips. She had no home.“You’re welcome
‘I can’t believe this,’ Ava thought as she ran out of the villa, her fingers searching for Killian’s contact number on the phone. Her heart hurt so much, she could barely breathe. She felt so foolish… After all she did to get close to Kylan... Her trying her best to seduce him, his rejection in the beginning… she’d even felt bad about inconveniencing him, not knowing he was putting on an act all along. How could he deceive and play with her heart like this?She thought he was different… she thought she’d been lucky to find someone who treated her so well… but it was all an act. Everything was a lie. It was all fake. Ava didn’t know why Kylan did this, but she wasn’t going to stick around to find out. Even if he had his reasons, he had lied to her from the very beginning. Soon, she found Killian’s number through her glassy eyes and dialled it. After three rings, the call went through. “Shouldn’t you be enjoying time with your wife? Why are you calling me at this time?” Ava imme







