Chapter 111: Dylan has fallen for Ava.
At the hospital...
Ava’s heart raced as she made her way down the corridor. The news about Lilianna made her guilty. She had barely managed to hold herself together, blaming her own outburst for Lilianna’s condition.
’This is my fault. I shouldn’t have lost control,’ she thought. The idea that Lilianna’s baby might be in danger twisted her stomach with dread.
When she reached the waiting area, she spotted Dylan sitting with Justin, their faces serious and voices low. The tension in their postures only deepened her fear. She feared that something bad had happened to Lilianna’s baby. Her legs wobbled slightly, but she forced herself forward.
Dylan was the first one to notice her approaching. His gaze flicked toward her briefly before he leaned closer to Justin. "Go back," he murmured urgently. "Don’t let Ava know about any of this."
"But!" Justin frowned, clearly displeased with the suggestion. "You should tell her. She has the right to know. Maybe this will help her see how serious you are."
Dylan let out a quiet sigh. He had indeed tried to tell her, but she wouldn’t listen to him. "She won’t trust me," he mumbled dejectedly. "First of all, we need to find out who is behind this. Before that, we won’t tell her anything."
Justin’s lips pressed into a thin line, reluctant but understanding the reasoning. "Alright," he relented grudgingly, standing to leave. "But you can’t keep this from her forever."
Turning toward the hallway, Justin’s eyes met Ava’s. He forced a polite smile, giving her a small nod before walking past her.
Dylan’s eyes flickered toward Ava briefly before he deliberately looked away, his expression guarded. The coldness in his demeanor made Ava’s unease grow, her heart sinking further.
She hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Is Lilianna okay?" Her fingers twisted nervously as she tried to read his mood. The sharp edge in her voice was missing this time.