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CHAPTER 024

Penulis: Ammund
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-29 18:44:47

AVA'S POV

I had just finished my bath and was getting ready for Jason’s grandfather’s 70th birthday dinner when I noticed a dress laid out on the bed.

It was a stunning silky emerald green dress and a knot formed in my chest realizing Jason must have picked it for me.

But why would he do that?

Was this his way of apologizing after everything he had put me through? Does he think a dress could fix what he had broken between us?

My heart ached, torn between wanting to believe he cared but deep down I knew action spoke louder not some fancy gift.

Since I didn’t have a new outfit for the celebration, I decided to wear it. Rejecting such a beautiful dress would be a waste after all.

I slipped on the dress, and it fit perfectly, bringing out my figure. I glanced at myself in the mirror, and I looked beautiful, but inside, I felt empty.

Jason’s voice pulled me back to reality. “Are you ready?”

I turned to him without saying a word, making it clear that I hadn’t forgiven him.

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