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CHAPTER 11: THE DISTRACTION

Penulis: Jay Daniels
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-22 04:01:08

Ava walked down the hospital corridor, a paper bag filled with fresh fruit held tight in both hands, she pushed open the door to the room with her hips. The smell of antiseptic was familiar now, mixed with the sweet scent of flowers on the bedside table.

Margaret was sitting up, pillows propped behind her back. Her eyes lit up the second she saw Ava, and she shifted slightly, wincing a little but smiling wide.

“There you are, my angel.” Margaret held out her hands, palms open, fingers curling i
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  • THE COST OF LOVING YOU    CHAPTER 41: THE DISTANCE IN BETWEEN

    Ava watched him closely as he ended the call. Nico tossed the phone onto the small table beside him, running a hand roughly through his hair. The tension in his shoulders was obvious, his jaw set hard.“Who was that?” Ava asked, her voice quiet in the quiet room.Nico let out a long, sharp breath, turning to look at her. He didn't hide anything this time.“It was my father.”Ava nodded slowly, like she had expected it. She adjusted her clothes properly, smoothing everything down, stepping back to put a little space between their bodies. She waited.Nico leaned against the wall, crossing his arms over his chest, looking exhausted all of a sudden. He stared at the floor for a moment before lifting his eyes to hers.“I guess there is no point in keeping it from you now. You deserve to know the whole truth.”He paused, gathering his thoughts.“Serena and I… this was never my choice. It started years ago, way before I even met you. My father’s company and her father’s company were competin

  • THE COST OF LOVING YOU    CHAPTER 41: MAKE UP SEX

    Nico’s jaw tightened, but before he could even reply, a voice chimed in from the side, bright and playful, cutting through the tension like a knife.“Excuse me? Hello?”They both turned to look. Tessy was still standing near the doorway with Ethan, but she had turned her attention fully to them, raising her hand with a cheeky, wide grin on her face.“If she won't have it,” Tessy said, nodding her head toward the key in Nico’s hand, her tone light and teasing, “I’m right here! I am available! I have two legs, I know how to drive, and I promise I will appreciate it way more than she does. Just hand it over, Mr. Jordan. I am ready and waiting to take it off your hands.”She winked, and for a split second, the heavy atmosphere lifted. Even Nico let out a small huff of amusement, and Grandma Margaret chuckled from the bed.Ava didn't laugh though. She just crossed her arms again, waiting.Nico looked back at Ava, the amusement fading from his face as he searched hers, trying to understand

  • THE COST OF LOVING YOU    CHAPTER 40: JUST GIFTS ISN'T ENOUGH

    Nico stared at her for a second. Then, suddenly, he let out a short, dry laugh. He actually chuckled, shaking his head slightly, looking at Tessy like she was an amusing little child throwing a tantrum.“That’s very brave of you,” Nico said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “Very protective. I’m shaking in my boots, really.”Tessy’s eyes went wide with fury. Her face turned bright red. She clenched her fists by her sides.“He thinks I’m a clown,” Tessy muttered under her breath, so low only Ava heard her. “He actually thinks I’m a joke. He thinks I’m just playing.”“You think this is funny?” Tessy snapped, stepping closer, getting right in his face. “You think you can just laugh at me? You humiliate her in your home, you bring another woman into her space, you treat her like trash, and then you…”“Tessy, calm down,” Nico said, his smile vanishing instantly, his voice turning cold and sharp. “You don't know what you are talking about. You don't know the first thing about what goes on be

  • THE COST OF LOVING YOU    CHAPTER 39: WRONG OPTION

    Ava pulled away from Tessy, her eyes wide and horrified. She stared at her friend like she had just suggested she go play with a venomous snake.“Parker?” Ava practically spat the name out. “You want me to call Parker? Tessy, are you out of your mind? Do you actually know what you are saying?”Tessy blinked, taken aback by her reaction. “Girl, calm down! I know you guys ended things badly, but I didn't think you hated him this much. I mean, he seemed nice enough before…”“Nice?” Ava cut her off, her voice rising. She stood up from the sofa, pacing away, her hands balling into fists at her sides. “You think Parker was nice? You think we just broke up because we fell out of love or something? Oh God… you have no idea. You have absolutely no clue.”She stopped and turned to face Tessy, her chest heaving, tears spilling over again, but this time they were tears of fear and old pain.“Ava, what is going on?” Tessy asked, standing up too, looking scared now. “What did he do?”Ava swallowed

  • THE COST OF LOVING YOU    CHAPTER 38: DEAR EX

    Tessy frowned, leaning forward. “Jealous? Of me? Why? You are living in a penthouse, wearing designer clothes, driving nice cars, with one of the richest men in the city.”“Exactly,” Ava replied, her voice bitter. “I am living in a cage made of gold. And you? You are living wild, Tessy. You are free. You are reckless and you don't care what anyone thinks. You take what you want, you have fun, and you walk away clean. You don't get your heart stepped on. You don't get lied to. You don't end up being the other woman while the actual wife walks through the front door.”Tessy’s smile vanished instantly. Her eyes narrowed, studying Ava’s face closely, picking up on every single word. “Wait a minute.” Tessy sat up straight, her whole body going alert. She reached out and grabbed Ava’s knee, squeezing it hard. “What did you just say? The actual wife? Ava… what happened? What is going on?”Ava looked away, staring at the wall. She swallowed hard.“It wasn't just a message on a phone, Tessy.

  • THE COST OF LOVING YOU    CHAPTER 37: NO PLACE TO GO

    Ava stood outside Tessy’s apartment door, she didn’t have anywhere else to go. After what happened at the penthouse. Ava had grabbed her bag, walked straight out, and didn't look back. She hailed a taxi and came straight here. It was the only safe place she knew.She walked in the moment the door creaked open, and heard it.“Oh God… yes… right there… don’t stop…”It was loud, breathless, unmistakable.Ava stood with her hand still raised to knock. The voice was definitely Tessy’s, high and throaty, followed by the deep, low groan of a man. She stood there awkwardly, not knowing whether to step inside or turn around and leave.“Fuck, Tessy… you feel so good… take it all…” the man’s voice came, rough and hungry.Ava sighed, stepping fully into the living room and closing the door quietly behind her. Great. Just perfect. She leaned back against the door, dropping her bag on the floor. She wasn't going anywhere. She just had to wait.She walked over to the sofa and sat down, crossing her

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