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She nodded."I'm fine.Although I am a little anxious and I have no idea why."

"We can stay."His fingers caressed her cheek.

"No.We won't."She put on a smile."Let's go."

"Hey."He caught her wrist."You look beautiful."

"Thank you."Her gaze ran over his casual clothing."You don't look too bad either."It was his turn to smile.

"Avery I absolutely love your necklace."Cathrina told her downstairs."It's beautiful."Alex had asked her to wear the emerald necklace he'd bought her at the exhibition and it sat so perfectly,including the bracelet and earrings.

"It was made just for her."Alex's hand came to rest around her waist.He's been totally different since she opened up about her past yesterday.He's showing a little affection towards her.This morning a beautiful set of flowers had started her day that came from him.She had been caught of guard even Cathrina had commented on the wonderful,loving gesture.When he came home an hour ago the first he did was make love to her.They didn't have sex but