Chapter Twenty Four

AVA

Ava had taken it all in good faith when Simone had sent her on her way. She was sad but wasn't angry or upset.

Simone, was obviously marking her territory. Ava was just the hired help. That, was clear enough.

Maybe, it was her accepting of the backlash in good faith was the problem. It didn't prepare her for the shock when she returned to work in the morning and found Simone still there.

It confused Ava. The last time they talked, he went home with the woman. He said they would talk last night, though she had left, he did it again.

It was very confusing for Ava at that moment. Simone was at the counter again, sipping from a cup and Ava guessed it was coffee.

"You're here." Simone acknowledged with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.

Ava knew there was never going to be a mutual accommodation between both of them, but she smiled back at her.

"Good morning. I'm sorry I didn't get here on time to make you coffee." Ava amended.

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