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Frustrated, Avery pushed himself away from his desk and paced the room, his thoughts racing. He knew that he needed to confront Ava about the necklace, to demand answers and put an end to the uncertainty once and for all. But the fear of what he might uncover held him back, keeping him trapped in a cycle of doubt and indecision.

Hours passed as Avery wrestled with his inner turmoil, the weight of his unspoken worries pressing down on him like a heavy burden. And as the sun began to set outside his window, casting long shadows across the room, he knew that he couldn't keep his secrets hidden forever. Eventually, the truth would come to light, and he would have to face the consequences, whatever they may be.

Back in the kitchen, Bella sat alone at the table, her mind consumed by thoughts of Avery and the mysteries that surrounded him. She knew that he was keeping something from her, something important, and she couldn't shake the feeling that their lives were about to change in ways the