The invitation

Even after Ava heard the front door shut, she couldn't help feeling worried and that stirred up a bunch of mixed emotions inside of her.

Roland noticed how disturbed Ava looked, and he became interested in her thoughts.

“What's on your mind?” Roland asked.

“I am not going to your little fiance's party. That freak tried to kill me not too long ago!” Ava shouted.

In a fate of rage, she stood up from the couch and ran out of the room.

“Ava! Get back here!” Roland screamed.

He waited for a minute, but when he heard Ava’s footsteps rushing up the stairs, Roland stood up from his seat and chased after her.

Ava was at her room door when she felt a hand gripped onto her wrist.

“Get your hand off me!!” Ava shouted.

At that moment, she finally allowed her tears to wash upon her cheek.

Roland did not give ears to Ava’s words. Instead, he yanked her along with him, then dragged her into his room and slammed the door shut.

“Stop y