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" Oh okay, we'd have to take Liam along though because his father is not back " She said.

" No no, we don't have to go today, there's always a next time " He said smoothly.

Ava frowned " Why did you come here if it wasn't important? "

He shook his head, wise enough not to fall into her trap again " I answered that already, Ava " There was a slight warning in his tone.

She nodded and turned away " Okay then, I'm going to get Liam so he doesn't run too far " She said over her shoulders and made to leave but again, Alex stopped her

" Why do you want to leave me so bad? Are you trying to avoid me? " He asked.

Now it was her turn to look at loss for words as she stared at him, not knowing what to say.

" No not at all, why would I avoid you ? Do I have a reason to do that? " She finally answered, her voice threatening to fail her at first.

Alex shook his head " No, I'm sure you don't have any reason to avoid me " He sounded disappointed. He didn't know if he should be happy that no o