Chapter 197

It was that face-the one flashing through her mind over and over again-that Ava couldn't take her eyes off in the mirror. She stared silently for a long time before finally ordering a glass of lemon water. After taking a deep breath, she grabbed her things and walked out of the restaurant without a glance back. She turned straight into a nearby restaurant and slid into the seat. Without much thought, she picked up the menu and ordered a bunch of her usual sides. As she waited, gazing at the food in front of her, she couldn't stop the scene from earlier from replaying in her head. That flash of jealousy had hit her like a truck. She used to think she and Edgar were just having some no-strings, physical-only deal. Something she could manage, no problem. But clearly, she was kidding herself. The second she saw his hand resting so casually on that other woman's head, she just wanted to storm over and smack his hand away. It was supposed to be fun and games, and yet before it even fully sta