I return to the hospital and break the news to Ava about what I had just done

'Emily!" She is obviously concerned for me. What happened to the lady who

was swooning over the ‘rich handsome billionaire just a few days ago? I wonder

'I know you're disappointed, but that's the only way out." I avoid looking at her face while I speak because I don't want to see the judgement or disappointment in her eyes.

'No, I'm not disappointed. I am proud of how selfless you are. If ...