Novel1Over the phone, Reese was able to sense the unease in Ava's voice. "Elias toldabout you and Lukas," Ava
said.
Reese was a little surprised. "Have you been seeing him?" she inquired.
She was well aware of Ava's tendency to keep her distance from the people that she wanted to avoid. When she
wanted to stay away from someone, it was almost impossible for that person to reach her on the phone.
Ava's voice was a little muffled as she explained, "He showed up at my front door and insisted that he had
something important to discuss withabout you. When | opened the door, he barged in with no intention of
leaving."
Reese was taken aback. "He..." She struggled to find the words to describe how Elias acted. It was somewhat
unorthodox!
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She continued, "He stayed withand refused to leave. When | tried to leave, he threatened to take the key to
my house away fromand refused to letout. | didn't want to call the police, so | had to promise him that |
wouldn't unilaterally cut off contact with him. He's been withall day today," Ava explained.
Reese found Elias' actions puzzling. However, she understood that he was probably spurred on by the
developments between her and Lukas. She felt a sense of unease, but she also knew Ava's resolve. Once she
made up her mind about something, it was a challenge to sway her. She asked, "What do you want to do?"
Reese was not eager for Ava to engage in conversation with Elias. There were times when giving in to someone's
persistence could lead to undesirable results.
There was a hint of ambiguity in Ava's voice. "He was probably triggered by you and Lukas today. | won't avoid
him anymore. People like him lose interest as soon as the ty wears off. I'll be careful and not easily
tempted."
Reese couldn't help but worry. She didn't want Ava to be led astray again. Ava had already endured the pain of a
failed relationship once, and Reese hoped that she wouldn't be so quick to fall into another emotional pit,
especially one that could be so devastating.
Reese sighed and offered, "Well, regardless, it's wise to keep sdistance."
Ava was firm in her answer. "Don't worry, Reese. | understand your concern, and | won't be easily swayed again."
While Reese believed that avoiding Elias might be the best course of action, she also recognized that, as friends,
they couldn't remain estranged from each other forever. So she conceded, "All right, I'll trust your judgment."
After hanging up the phone with Ava, Reese walked down to the parking lot and spotted Lucas sitting in his car.
The car's headlights flashed cheerfully. It was as if they were signaling his happiness at the moment.
Without hesitation, she made her way to the car and climbed in. Lukas cup to her quickly.
Reese instinctively held out her hand to protect herself. "What are you doing?" Lukas replied with a smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Putting on your seatbelt, what were you thinking?" Reese hesitated. "What made you act on such short notice?"
Lukas playfully helped her buckle up, then leaned over to give her a quick peck on the cheek.
Startled, Reese covered her face with her hands and shot Lukas a flash, scolding him. "Since when did | agree to
be kissed when | put on my seat belt?" she asked.
With a raised eyebrow, Lukas replied, "But it's already buckled on."
Reese's cheeks were flushed as she retorted, "That doesn't mean you can have a sneaky kiss on me!"
Grinning, Lukas revved up the car's engine. "You're mine, and | don't think that counts as a sneaky kiss."
Reese, her face aflame, chose to remain silent. She looked out the car window, admitting defeat when it cto
matters of impudence.
Lukas drove them to the Butterfly Pavilion. The Butterfly Pavilion was known for its delicious seafood and Sichuan
cuisine on several floors. The establishment also boasted a lavishly decorated chess and card room that
attracted many customers.
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