The woman took her leave, and Ava's face frowned, her expectations unmet. She had suspected as much - her ex-husband, Jackson, was indeed one of the men involved in her father's demise.

Now, seated outside, Jackson and Ava faced each other, their eyes locked in a tense stare. Jackson broke the silence, "What brings you here, Ava?"

Ava's reply was curt, "Same as you, I suppose."

Jackson chuckled, "You're really funny, Ava."

Ava sighed, her gaze drifting outside before ...