Nova crouched down and gently coaxed Cleo, "Sweetie, I'm your mom. How about coming with me? From now on, you'll live with me, and I promise to take good care of you."

But Cleo, like a scared little bird, hid tightly behind Ava. She didn't like Nova at all.

She just found her annoying.

Seeing Nova still trying to persuade her, Cleo suddenly turned and ran into the house, slamming the door behind her.

Ava, looking smug, coldly said to Nova, "You should go. She isn't ...