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I went home thinkimg about my last moment with Killian and I with a smile on my face. I knew if I had done what was on my mind, I would be going back home in gloom.

On reaching home, I went through the back door 'cause I did not want start explaining to my mom or Ava especially how a conference dinner with Wayne Publishers got my flowers and a jewelry box.

It was past ten pm when I got in. My mom should be asleep by now, Ava should have gone home. I felt giddy with excitement that I ...