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Getting all the things in her list were more easier than she thought as she happily made her way out of the store. With difficulty, she carried the heavy bags but bumped into someone outside the store.

" Oh no! " She whined as her bags fell and the contents scattered on the floor.

" I'm so sorry! " She said apologetically and went about picking her things.

From her peripheral vision, she saw that the man had bent over to help her. She muttered several Thank Yous, not looking once. They both picked the last apple and Ava finally had the chance to look up at her helper when their hands brushed each other.

" Thank you so... " Her words trailed off as she recognized the face immediately.

" Hunter? " She asked, shocked as if she couldn't believe her eyes.

His own expression was no different from hers " Ava Adams?? " His deep baritone got Ava even more excited. She nodded numerous times and flew into his arms.

" Oh My God, Ava! " He said happily, his expression mirroring Ava's own ex