Chapitre 16: Episode Sixteen: Unveiling Ties
The air in Ava's hospital room grew thick as Mrs. Beth Stones settled into the chair. Her penetrating gaze locked onto Ava, and the room seemed to shrink with the weight of unspoken truths.
*"You've taken care of my grandson. I want to understand why,"* Mrs. Beth began, her voice a blend of authority and curiosity.
Ava, sensing the intensity of the moment, took a deep breath before speaking. *"Mrs. Stones, it wasn't a calculated decision. Lucas needed help, and... and I couldn't turn away from someone in need."*
Mrs. Beth observed Ava, her keen eyes assessing the sincerity in Ava's words. *"Actions speak louder than words, my dear. You could have abandoned him, left him in the care of strangers. Why didn't you?"*
Ava's eyes betrayed a mix of pain and determination. *"He reminded me of someone I lost. Someone I loved deeply. I couldn't let him suffer when I had the means to help."*
Mrs. Beth, though stern, softened at the mention of lost love. *"And who was this person that left such a profound impact on you?"*
Ava hesitated, her eyes flickering with vulnerability. *"His name was Andrew. Andrew Stones."*
Mrs. Beth's gaze sharpened, realization dawning in her eyes. *"You were the one. The one he loved and lost. The one he still cares for."*
Ava nodded, her admission hanging in the air like an unresolved chord. *"Yes, but circumstances tore us apart. It wasn't a choice we made willingly."*
Mrs. Beth leaned forward, her expression turning thoughtful. *"Andrew may be a complicated man, but he is still my son. I need to understand the depth of your connection and why you've resurfaced in our lives."*
As Ava began recounting the events that led to her crossing paths with Andrew again – the contractual marriage, the secrets, and the dangers that loomed – Mrs. Beth's stern façade wavered. She listened intently, absorbing the intricacies of Ava's narrative.
*"My grandson has found comfort in your presence. Despite your past, I see a flicker of something genuine in your actions. You saved my son's life, and for that, I am grateful,"* Mrs. Beth acknowledged, her demeanor softening.
Ava, relieved that her actions were acknowledged, dared to ask a question that lingered in the air like an unsung melody. *"Does he... does Andrew know about our connection, about the child I lost?"*
Mrs. Beth sighed, contemplating her response. *"He knows you're the one he loved, but he doesn't know about the child. He doesn't know about the pain you've carried all these years."*
Ava nodded, understanding the delicate nature of the revelation. As Mrs. Beth rose to leave, she added, *"You've earned a place in Lucas's heart. But Andrew is a different matter. Tread carefully, Ava. His wounds run deep, and trust is a fragile thing."*
As Mrs. Beth left the room, Ava's thoughts swirled with newfound revelations. The intricacies of their shared history, the rekindled emotions, and the uncertainties of the future lay before her like an open book. Little did she know that the next chapter would bring challenges that tested the strength of tangled hearts.
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