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But her mother's expression remained stern, her eyes filled with a mixture of disappointment and concern. "Love is not enough, Ava, we need to make sure Avery stays with you if not all our efforts and name will be in the mud" she said softly, her voice tinged with sadness. "You need to start thinking about the consequences of your actions. You need to grow up."

With that, her mother turned and left the room, leaving Ava alone with her thoughts. As she sank onto her bed, a sense of unease settled over her, the weight of her mother's words pressing down on her like a leaden blanket. She knows what her stake is on Avery, she needs to keep up being the doting girlfriend who wants him back and secure the wealth for herself and her man.

“Hmm, I need to talk to Victoria soon, this game is getting riskier and I need to proceed soon. I did all these for my future and I crash it now”she said firmly.

In the silence of her room, Ava knew that she had a choice to make. She could continue down the