Ava watched as Daniel's limousine drifted away from the majestic Busch Mansion. On one hand, she felt a profound relief knowing she wouldn't have to face Mrs. Daniela for a good while. She sighed in relief, her mind wandering back to her home. Finally, the mortgage was in the process of being paid off, and Ava had a sense that the sun would begin to shine with the passage of time.
Daniel, pleased, congratulated her with a deep kiss that stole her breath away. Ava smiled because somehow, seeing him happy made her feel good too, and vice versa.
How was it possible that they were starting to connect on a deeper level? Why did she feel like she was gradually opening up to him emotionally? God... those gestures were starting to have an effect on her; he was seriously beginning to earn her aff
