Ava watched as Daniel's limousine drifted away from the majestic Busch Mansion. On one hand, she felt a profound relief knowing she wouldn't have to face Mrs. Daniela for a good while. She sighed in relief, her mind wandering back to her home. Finally, the mortgage was in the process of being paid off, and Ava had a sense that the sun would begin to shine with the passage of time.

Daniel, pleased, congratulated her with a deep kiss that stole her breath away. Ava smiled because somehow, seeing