Ava did not stop when she turned away from Lucas. She held Liam and Eliana tightly against her, one arm around each of them, and kept walking down the corridor. Her steps were steady, controlled, and fast enough to signal urgency but not panic. Behind her, Lucas did not move at first. He just stood there watching her take them.Eliana buried her face in Ava’s shoulder. Mommy, don’t leave again, she whispered. I’m here now, Ava said softly without slowing down. Liam kept looking over Ava’s shoulder, his eyes fixed on Lucas. He’s just standing there, he said quietly.Ava didn’t look back. Don’t watch him.Liam hesitated, then lowered his head slightly. Eliana tightened her grip around Ava’s neck like she was afraid she would disappear again. Behind them, Lucas finally stepped forward. Ava.His voice carried through the corridor, low and controlled. Ava stopped, but she didn’t turn around. Don’t follow me. Lucas stayed still for a moment. You can’t just walk out. Now she turned her head
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