A full week passed quietly. Too quietly, in Caroline's opinion. It happened to be Caroline's day again, and after observing Ava’s calm, too calm behavior for several days, she finally couldn’t take it anymore. “Ava,” Caroline said firmly, standing in front of her door with car keys in hand, “you’re coming out with me today.” Ava looked up from the document she was reviewing and blinked. “Coming out?” “Yes. Out,” Caroline emphasized. “Fresh air. Sunlight. Human interaction. You’ve been holed up like a retired grandma.” Ava chuckled softly. “I’ve been working.” “Working my foot,” Caroline snorted. “You’re distracting yourself. That’s not the same thing.” Before Ava could protest further, Caroline had already dragged her out. The shopping mall was lively, bustling with weekend crowds. The air was filled with chatter, laughter, and the faint scent of perfume and coffee. Caroline pushed a cart through the supermarket while Ava calmly selected household items, cleaning s
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