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Ava Adam wore a look of resigned acceptance, but her voice carried a note of helplessness and sorrow that made Tayne Marsh's heart ache.

He sat on the table in front of her, cradling her hands tenderly in his, his eyes full of depth and emotion. "Age, be with me. You know my feelings have never changed."

Ava Adam stared at her for a few seconds, then pulled her hands free