Unraveling Ava's Heart

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udents poured out of the classrooms, chatteri

fidently through the crowded hallway. His chiseled features and pi

, the beautiful and intelligent scholarship student. Julian had been tryin

unease as Julian made his way over to Emily. She knew that Julian wa

, a charming smile spreading across his face. "Hey, E

s she took in Julian's arrogant expression. "J

th amusement. "You're always so busy,

ther and Julian's rival, appeared out of nowhere. Maxwell was a tall, br

," Maxwell growled, his

dening with annoyance. "Mind

was silent, with all eyes on the two boys. The air was electric wit

Julian sneered, his fists clenche

d smile. "I don't think I can tak

lf at Julian, tackling him to the ground. The cafete

s screamed as they scrambled to get out of the way. Emily w

nts screaming and running for cover. Emily w

ks. They crashed into tables, sending trays of food flying. They fought th

red with rage. "Security! Security!" she yelled,

ian and Maxwell were too strong. They fought of

ving an inch. They were like two titans,

per hand. He landed a series of solid pu

relentless. He pinned Julian to the gro

e heavy breathing of the two combatants. Em

over. Maxwell stood up, his chest heaving with exertion.

eyes narrowing. "Julian, Maxwell, I wa

Emily let out a quiet sigh of relief. The fight wa

students as they began to disperse. Emily watched, her

en Julian and Maxwell was far from over. And she had a feeli

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greeted by the friendly faces of her coworkers. She smil

e, her long black hair pulled back into a tight ponytail. A silver ne

loyees who wanted to discuss various projects and updates. Ava li

behind her. She took a deep breath, feeling a sens

. She looked at the screen and saw that the caller ID w

id, her voice f

," a frail old voice said o

felt a surge of emotions. "Lady ja

a child's voice echoed in the

l you visit me?"

to the child, and she

ld continue, a kno

lled out, cutting

sistant, Rachel, walked in

hel said. "But we have an urgent meet

y switching gears. "Okay, l

eeting, she couldn't shake off the feeling of guil

g back to the phone call. She hadn't seen Mirabel in weeks, a

a group of suited investors. Ava put on a bright smile an

her phone buzzed again. She apologized to the inv

ain, but Mirabel is getting worse. She misses you terrib

sy with work that she had neglected her Mirabel's need

uldn't keep putting her work above her family's needs. But as she walked bac

at she had to put on a good show. But as she began to speak again, she couldn'

ng some documents when a knock came at

a concerned expression. "Ma'am, can

on your mind?" Ava asked, s

to say this, but I'm going to have to leave my job. My gran

chel, I'm so sorry to hear that. Please, don't w

th tears. "Thank you, ma'a

Here, let me write you a check. I want to

in surprise. "Ava, you

our salary. You'll continue to receive your pay

ly. "Thank you, ma'am.

he phone and dialed the number for the com

s. How can I assist you

secretary position. Can you please post the job ope

emale interviewe

e took a deep breath, feeling a sense of satisfaction. She had helped Rach

s Res

g about their plans for the day. Jake suggested that A

aid, shrugging. "I'm not re

aring their conversation. "Hey guys, what's

d. "Just trying to conv

s Oil and Construction is looking for a new secre

d. But hey, I'm not going to complai

a bit about Ava and the compan

t think about his past. He wondered where he would see

tion wash over him. He decided to t

d, closing his eyes as

nwh

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e for the day. Julian and Maxwell were just coming

her away. "Not now, Helena," he said, walk

owards Emily, who was walking home. Helen

eyes blazing with anger. "You th

f, but Helena held tight. "Let

. Just as Helena was about to slap Emily, Julian

ap meant for Emily. His eyes locked onto Helena's,

alousy, while Julian's expression was calm

" sai

"said

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