Chapter 0290

Ava.

It’s been about a week since I was discharged from the hospital. Everything so far has been great, even

though I still have this small fear that everything will fall apart.

Emma wasn’t wrong that day. Rowan had always belonged to her. Sure, he is a human being and not simply a damn possession, but Emma always had a hold on his heart. Something I never fully understood.

I used to ask myself what made her special. I wondered how she garnered such love and loyalty from a formidable man such as Rowan. It used to bug me. Used to annoy me. While she had his soft side, I had

his mean and ugly side.

Now the tables are turned, and I’m not ashamed to say that I don’t fully trust this turn of events and

change of heart.

I see the gentleness and affection in his eyes for me. He looked at me like I always wanted, but there is

this nagging feeling that something isn’t really right.

I mean, when did this change happen? Is it before I was shot? Or after? Did the thought of losing me bring

him to his senses? Making him see what was always right in front of him, or was it something else?

He did tell me he was jealous when I started dating Ethan. So maybe that is it. Men are jealous and

possessive creatures. He probably didn’t like it that another man was taking his place in my life when I’d

worshiped him since I was a kid.

“Ava, should I prepare a bath for Iris?” asks Teresa from the doorway to the living room.

“Yes, please”

It was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining. It was the perfect day for my little angel to have her bath.

that everything was ready. Picking Iris

the temperature of the water

was at school, and Rowan was at work.

I was bored

just sitting around doing nothing Iris sleeps most of

or

not a demanding baby, I have nothing else to do with my

to work, but for now, that

enjoying the bath. She seems oddly fascinated by the bubbles

fills with happiness as I watch her smile in ecstasy. I dress her after a

her.

both needed some much–needed

there for long when

there is someone

I tell you

sometimes forget,”

That woman fucking hated me. For some reason, she couldn’t stand my guts. I honestly think it’s the only reason Rowan

me at every turn despite

her,

“It’s Mr. Sharp.”

my heart. I didn’t get how he could treat me so badly when I was his flesh and blood. Now, though, I understand. I wasn’t

let him in,” I instruct her

pray that I haven’t made a mistake. With

“Hi Ava”

turn to face the man that I’ve believed was my brother for years. Only problem is that he never regarded me as his sister. Even when we were younger. Emma

ruined his

replied, not really sure what he was

How are you?

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both know you don’t really care

time. I guess the old me got tired of

hold back.

bring myself to care. Not when he never cared for me. He knew how much he fucking hurt me, but he didn’t

while, but finally speaks up. I sigh when I

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