CHAPTER 53

• As Bruce pulled into Ava's driveway, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance as he noticed her standing at the front door, dressed in a stunning red dress and clearly ready to leave for the party. He had always had a bit of a possessive streak when it came to Ava, and the thought of her moving on with someone else, especially with Andrew, irked him.
• He parked his car and made his way to the front door, where Ava stood with her arms crossed, a hint of defiance in her eyes. "You're dressed to go out," he said, trying to hide the edge in his voice. "Are you sure you want to be with Andrew? Do you really love him?"
• Ava's eyes widened in surprise and then narrowed in anger. "How dare you question my feelings," she exclaimed. "You have no right to do that. You're the one who abandoned me when I was pregnant with Chloe. You're the one who disappeared and left me to raise our child alone."