—• AVERY POV •—The sound of his words hit me like a slap.“Do I know you, miss?”My chest tightened as I stood frozen in front of him. He looked at me, those same blue eyes, clear and steady, but there was no recognition in them. None at all.Of course.Why would he?Back then, I had been nothing but the ugly, pitiful girl everyone mocked and trampled on. My face had been different, my hair, my clothes, everything about me had screamed weakness. Now, after my return to the city, I was no longer her—at least not on the outside. Even if I told him now that I was Avery, he wouldn’t believe me.I bit down on my lip, trying to steady my emotions.But before I could even force a word out, Jess stepped forward with her easy smile. “Good day, Mr. Kane.”Taylor blinked, his gaze shifting to Jess. Surprise lit up his handsome features. “Miss Jess, you’re here? Forgive me, I didn’t notice you earlier.” Then he turned his head slightly, his eyes sliding back to me. “Is this your friend?”Jess ch
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