I blinked, not quite believing my ears. “You do?” I asked. “Then, why are you still here with him?”

There had to be a reason why Avery could have chosen to stay with Carlo despite knowing how dangerous he could be.

Avery shrugged.

“I have my reasons,” she said, looking back at the closed door of the dressing room like she was bothered about wasting time with me. “I just need you to know this, you need to stay strong. If there is any way I can help you, just let me know.”

I ...