Ava’s POV
Andrew and I sat in the car, the tension between us palpable. I stared out the window, watching the buildings rush past, but my mind was elsewhere, back in that room, with Annabel’s hollow eyes and cryptic warnings. She had shaken me more than I wanted to admit, and the idea of seeing her again today filled me with a mix of dread and rage.
"You don't have to do this," Andrew said quietly, breaking the silence. His hand found mine, squeezing it gently. "She's not worth it."
I knew he was right. Annabel had caused so much pain already, and seeing her again could only bring more harm. But I couldn’t ignore the anger boiling inside me. She had tried to destroy my family, and now she wanted to twist the knife further.
“I need to,” I said, my voice steely with resolve. “I need to l
