Madeline’s teary eyes widened. She was certain that she had not hallucinated that voice.

As she lifted her head, she stared at Ava’s small grin while she smiled at her with her big eyes blinking. Ava was alive.

Madeline’s heart was conflicted. Her feelings were mixed with a little frustration but also largely relief.

Ava shot up energetically as she took in the daze Madeline was in.

She quirked a proud brow at Madeline.

“Are you finally admitting me to be your good friend, Miss Vera Qu