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Tayne Marsh rubbed his temples. "Yes. Do you have enough money?"

Ava Adam's eyes lit up and she nodded eagerly. "I do. Thank you, Tayne."

She threw her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek.

Tayne Marsh found the gesture irritating. He pushed her away. "Don't kiss my face anymore. It's annoying."

Ava Adam felt the sting of his rejection once again. She lowered her head and murmured an "Oh