Ava's body began to shake, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and memories that started to resurface. She tried to compose herself, but her voice trembled as she spoke."Lisa, it's time you left."Lisa's eyes narrowed, her voice filled with concern. "What's going on, Ava? Why are you shaking?"Ava's response was barely audible, her eyes darting around the room. "Nothing. It's just... late. Yes, that's it. Late."Lisa's gaze lingered on Ava's face, searching for answers. But Ava's expression was closed off, her secrets locked tightly behind a mask of fear."Okay, Ava," Lisa said softly, her eyes never leaving Ava's face. "I'll go. But promise me you'll be okay."Ava's nod was barely perceptible, her eyes still wide with fear. Lisa hesitated for a moment, then turned and exited the door, leaving Ava alone with her secrets and her pain. As the door closed behind Lisa, Ava's shaking intensified, her body wracked with sobs she couldn't quite release. The memories she had kept hidden for so l
Ava sat nervously in the therapist's office, fidgeting with her hands as she tried to gather the courage to share her secrets. Doctor Veronica, a kind-faced woman with a warm smile, leaned forward, her eyes encouraging."Tell me, Ava, what brings you here today?"Ava took a deep breath, the words tumbling out in a rush. "I've been having these dreams, Doctor Veronica. Terrible dreams. People from my past, people who hurt me... they're all there, laughing and taunting me."Doctor Veronica's expression turned sympathetic. "Who are these people, Ava? Can you tell me more about them? The ones in your dream I mean."Ava's voice dropped to a whisper. "Uncle Smith, Jackson, Amelia... they're all there, haunting me. And Emily... poor Emily. She's always there, too, her eyes accusing me of something I don't understand."Doctor Veronica's eyes narrowed, her eyes calculating and her mind in wonder to what Ava is saying. "Ava, have you experienced any traumatic events in your past? Anything that
Ava let out a sigh of relief as Amelia closed the door behind her. "Thank you, Doctor Veronica, for being tactful with her. I don't think I'm ready for her to know what we're discussing."Doctor Veronica nodded, her expression understanding. "Ava, everything discussed in this office is strictly confidential. I'm bound by patient-doctor privilege to keep your secrets safe. You can trust that what you share with me will never leave this room."Ava nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards the doctor. "Thank you, Doctor Veronica. This means a lot to me. I feel like I can finally be honest about what's been going on."Doctor Veronica smiled, her eyes warm. "That's what I'm here for, Ava. To listen, to support, and to help you heal. We'll continue our session next week, and we'll keep working through your past, one step at a time."Ava stood up, feeling a sense of hope that she hadn't felt in years. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but with Doctor Veronica's help, she was ready to face her
Amelia pulled out her phone and dialed a number, waiting for the person on the other end to answer. When Jackson's voice came through, she spoke in a hushed tone. "Hey, Jackson. It's me. Guess who I saw in the therapist’s office this morning?" “You said you were going to see Ava today, so it should be her.” Jackson's voice was laced with interest and Amelia smiled, feeling like she had hit a jackpot. "What's going on? How's she doing?" “Not too good, that I’m sure of.” Amelia's voice dropped to a whisper. "I believe that she’s not well. She's been seeing a therapist frequently. And today, she was acting suspiciously. I think she's hiding something." Jackson's tone turned serious. "That does sound strange. Do you think we’re getting close to the truth so fast? I mean don’t you think she knows we’re on to her?" “I doubt it.” Amelia's mind raced with possibilities. "Well, I don't know, it’s hard to know what that woman is always thinking under those pretty smiles of hers, but we
Amelia was growing suspicious, but Ava had expertly deflected her concerns. Lisa was still in the dark about her true identity, and the congress was moving forward, with Jackson unaware of the impending doom that awaited him.Ava's mind raced with the next steps in her plan. She would continue to manipulate the situation, pushing Jackson to the edge until he had no choice but to come crawling to her. The thought brought a hint of a smile to her lips as she sat I front of the rooms mirror, staring at her reflection, a glimmer of triumph in her eyes.She stood and collapsed onto her bed, Ava knew she couldn't rest yet. There was still much to be done, and she was the only one who could see it through. With a deep breath, she forced herself to get up, her determination renewed. The end game was near, and Ava was ready to play her final card.Soon her phone vibrated beside her. Ava's phone lit up, and her heart skipped a beat as she saw Stanley's message. Her eyes scanned the screen, and
Lisa stood before the grave of Emily Greenfield, her eyes fixed on the name etched into the stone. She felt a lump form in her throat as grief washed over her. Without warning, her legs gave way, and she fell to her knees, overcome with emotion.Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, "Emily, oh Emily... I wish you were here. I'm so sorry I wasn't there to save you. If only I had been faster, stronger... You didn't deserve to die in that fire."Lisa's body shook with sobs, her mind replaying the fateful night that had taken her friend's life. Regret and guilt consumed her, and she felt the weight of her failure to protect Emily.As she wept, Lisa reached out and traced the letters of Emily's name, her touch a desperate attempt to reconnect with her lost friend. The silence of the graveyard was a stark reminder of the emptiness she felt without Emily by her side.In that moment, Lisa vowed to keep Emily's memory alive, to fight for justice, and to ensure that her friend's death
Ava swiftly walked away from the graveyard, her mind racing with the urgency in William's voice. She didn't notice Lisa watching her leave, her focus fixed on reaching Luke.As she arrived at the Madmus Estate, Ava strode into the conference room where Luke was in the midst of a business meeting. She cleared her throat, interrupting the discussion."Luke, I need to speak with you," she said, her tone firm.Luke's expression turned irritated. "Ava, I'm in a business meeting. Wait for me in my office, please."Ava's eyes locked onto his, her gaze unwavering. "It's urgent, Luke. I can't wait."The room fell silent, the other attendees exchanging curious glances. Luke's face hardened, but he nodded curtly. "Fine. Excuse me, gentlemen."As the meeting adjourned, Luke followed Ava out into the hallway, his voice low and annoyed. "What is it, Ava? What's so urgent?"Ava's voice was equally hushed, but laced with a sense of warning. "It's William. He's in trouble, Luke. And I think we're ru
Luke's phone vibrated, disrupting the intense discussion with his business partners. He ignored it, focusing on the deal at hand. But the phone persisted, ringing again mere seconds later. This time, Luke excused himself, his expression apologetic."Gentlemen, please, forgive me. I need to take this."He stepped away, answering the call with a curt "Luke Richardson speaking."Stanley's voice was tight with urgency. "Luke, it's Stanley. We have a problem."Luke's brow furrowed. "What is it, Stanley? What do you want?"The pause on the other end was brief but weighted with significance."Ava is missing."Luke raises his eyes, and panick sets in. 5 hours ago...Ava and Stanley huddled in the cyber room, surrounded by screens and wires. The team of experts worked swiftly, tracking William's phone signal."Ma'am, we've found him," one of the cyber experts announced, turning to Ava."He's at the old warehouse on 5th and Main. He's been there for about an hour. We're detecting two other sig