Chapter 0126

Ava's hands trembled a bit as she sent the message, her heart racing with anticipation. She knew the bombshell she had just dropped would shake Jackson to his core.

But after the small welcoming of her mom, her conscience started to judge her but then she remembered all they had done to her. It was right she made them pay.

Just as she pocketed the phone, Luke walked into the room, a curious expression on his face. "Hey, what's going on?" he asked, his eyes scanning her face.

Ava forced a calm smile, her mind racing with excuses. "Nothing, just...just checking my phone," she stammered, her hand instinctively covering her pocket.

Luke's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't press the issue. "Okay, well, I'm going out for a stroll with your mom. We'll be back soon."

Ava nodded, her eyes avoiding his. "Okay, have fun."

As Luke exited the room, Ava let out a sigh of relief. She knew she had to be careful; Luke was getting too close to her and if he figured out what her real intention for