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Chapter 47 : Betrayal
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*Ava’s POV*I came to, my face pressed into whatever it was that I landed on. Everything hurts. It feels like I was hit by a bus and not thrown down a flight of stairs. I listen for any sounds before I try to move or open my eyes. I want to make sure Corbin isn’t sitting next to me on the steps, waiting for me to show signs of life. Once I’m sure he’s still upstairs, I open my eyes and slowly push myself up. From the feel of it, I’m sitting on an old mattress. At least my landing had some cushion. I can’t imagine what damage could have been done if I landed on concrete. There’s no sunlight coming through any windows in the cellar. If this was an old hunting cabin, I would imagine this floor was used for cold storage. I can hear Corbin walking around overhead. He’s still in the building.A phone ringing upstairs draws my attention. I can hear Corbin’s deep voice until he takes the call outside, signaled by the door slamming behind him. I’d imagine the reception out here isn’t
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“None,” I reply, causing Desmond’s eyebrows to lift. “I was tempted, but I took your advice and pushed past the urge.”Dr. Davies nods and makes a few more notes. He then sets his pad on the table beside him and sits back in his chair.“The way I see it, you still appear to want to fight your addiction. That is the only reason why I will allow you to stay on as my patient. Had you continued to ignore my advice, I would have no choice but to end our meetings,” he says firmly.Part of me is thrilled to still have a therapist, while another part of me could do without the parental lecture regarding my behavior.“We will bump you back up to weekly appointments until you feel like you have more control. As for the sleeping, I recommend finding a book to read before bed.”“A book?” I interrupt.“Yes. Pick something that interests you and designate an hour before bed to read. Screens can keep your brain overstimulated and make it difficult to fall asleep,” he explains, glancing at
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