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"Good," his dad said firmly. "Remember, Henry, we're in this together. We'll get through it, no matter what."

With those words of encouragement ringing in his ears, Henry ended the call and turned his attention back to the daunting challenge that lay ahead. He knew that the stakes were high, but failure was not an option. He would do whatever it took to ensure the success of the Avery case, even if it meant sacrificing everything he held dear.

Avery's and Bella POV

Bella walked into the house, feeling the weight of the day slowly lifting off her shoulders. As she climbed the stairs to the bathroom, she called out to Avery, who she knew must be inside.

"Avery, Avery, are you there?" she called out, her voice echoing through the hallway.

Avery's voice floated back to her from behind the closed door. "Yeah, I'm here. Just got out of the shower. What's up?"

Bella hesitated for a moment, suddenly feeling a rush of nerves at the thought of seeing Avery half-naked. But she pushed the feeling