The hall erupted into chaos…there were whispers, shouts and cameras flashing endlessly but April heard none of it as she ran straight off the stage into Ava’s arms.“You’re alive…” she sobbed and said softly.Ava held her tightly, “I’m here… I’m okay…”April cried like a child…she sniffed and hiccuped as all the fear, all the pain and all the waiting…broke at once.Mrs. Sterling joined them, tears streaming down her face, “Thank God…” she whispered, holding Ava’s face. “Are you hurt? Did they hurt you?”Ava smiled softly, “No, Mom. I’m fine.”“They wouldn’t dare,” Damien added calmly, ruining the moment. Ava shot him a sharp look…an unfriendly one.Lauren stepped forward, her expression serious,“What happened?” she asked quietly. “Did you escape?”Ava hesitated…her eyes flickered toward Damien then back at Lauren and in that moment, she decided to come clean. “We weren’t kidnapped.”Confusion spread instantly.“What?” Lauren frowned.Ava continued,“Damien knew it was going to happen,
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