Chapter 37 A Couple
"Dr. Mia, don''t you think this is a form of emotional ckmail?"
Gabriel responded, adding with a touch of frustration, "I agreed to help Ava by pretending to be her
boyfriend for seven days. It''s only fair that once those seven days are up, I return to my own life.
Love is supposed to be a mutual, consensual thing; it shouldn''t be imposed upon anyone."
From the beginning until now, Gabriel believed he had treated Ava with honesty and fairness.
Even concerning that incident involving the red flower, he had made amends by securing a billion-
dor contract for the Foster family.
Zoe had long sensed something and offered him advice.
She understood that his life was far from ordinary, filled with challenges and obstacles.
The more emotional ties he forged, the heavier the burden, and the more entangled he became.
Such entanglement could hinder him.
While Henry didn''t harbor feelings for Ava, as long as Ava kept weaving her way into his life, it was
only a matter of time before they both find themselves in jeopardy.
And he couldn''t afford the dire consequences.
"Do you honestly have no feelings for Ava at all?" Mia abruptly turned her head, her voice stern.
"No," Gabriel replied without hesitation.
Their eyes locked in a tense silence.
The air seemed to stand still.
"Gabriel Edwards, let me make this clear. If you ever fail Ava, I will kill you," Mia dered.
After a moment of heavy silence, she left the room, leaving this stern warning behind.
Ava was the most important person in her life, and she wouldn''t stand for anyone causing her harm.
Watching Mia''s graceful receding figure, Gabriel furrowed his brow and muttered to himself, "Can
you really carry out that threat?"
Afterward, he pped his forehead, realizing he had just offended Mia.
He might have to dig into his wallet in the future if he needed her help with his amnesia.
When Ava emerged from the shower, Gabriel couldn''t help but swallow hard, his eyes nearly
popping out of their sockets.
The most captivating aspect of a woman isn''t when she is dressed in dazzling clothes or standing
before youpletely unclothed. It is that tantalizing middle ground where everything is vague and
faintly visible, leaving to the imagination.
At this moment, Ava embodied that perfect allure.
"Haha, mission aplished!"
Ava knew from Gabriel''s unwavering gaze that her seduction had seeded.
Tonight, there was no way Gabriel could escape her spell.
She then struck a pose she had learned online, resembling a swan gracefully sipping from a sacred
spring.
"Oh my god!"
At this moment, Gabriel couldn''t help but blurt out his amazement.
This girl''s pose looked quite unique!
"Hurry back to your room. What are you''re doing? I''ve been anemictely; if I lose any more blood, I
might drop dead!" Gabriel waved his hands with his eyes closed, urging Ava to leave.
He knew a man''s nature can''t endure a little more hesitation.
Any further hesitation, and it might turn into a prolonged battle.
"Haha, are you really that afraid of me?" Ava teased.
The more flustered Gabriel was, the morecent Ava was.
She was quite confident in her looks and figure.
Combined with the nearly transparent fabric, she was sure she would have Gabrielpletely
under her spell.
She approached him and crouched down in front of Gabriel, her fair skin radiant and her fragrance
filling the air.
Gabriel suddenly raised his head, fixing his gaze firmly on Ava, like a beast looking at its prey.
"Aren''t you afraid I''ll devour you alive?"
Gabriel''s intense stare left Ava momentarily stunned.
He was like a starving wild beast.
But soon, Ava snapped out of it.
"Afraid? Me? I''m not scared of you, and who gets the upper hand is still up for grabs!" She dered
confidently, giving her generous bosom a proud lift.
Their eyes met, creating sparks that ignited increasing intensity.
The room seemed to transform into a sultry cauldron of desire, in which it was hard to catch a
breath.
It seemed a battle was imminent the next moment.
However, just then, Gabriel''s gaze softened, and he said with a wry smile, "You win this time. I''m
afraid of you!"
With that, he yfully raised his right hand and mimicked cutting his own throat.
His eyes rolled back, and he promptly "fainted" onto the couch.
Ava waspletely stunned.
Utterly bewildered.
Three secondster, she clenched her fist tightly and gritted her teeth, pounding on Gabriel while
roaring, "Gabriel, you jerk! Are you even a man? You''d rather knock yourself out than touch me! You
asshole!"
How humiliating!
After delivering a round of punishment, Ava stormed into her room and buried herself under the
covers.
Gabriel, on the couch, finally opened his eyes.
He licked his dry lips.
That was a close call, too close...
The next morning, Ava had transformed into a whiny woman.
She snapped at everyone, leaving her family bewildered.
But no one dared to ask, assuming she had a fight with Gabriel.
Gabriel, however, remained the same.
He continued to engage warmly with the Foster family.
The more he did so, the more annoyed Ava became.
"How about we go shopping?" Gabriel suddenly extended an invitation to Ava.
Ava had initially intended to decline but found herself being pushed out by the entire family.
Reluctantly, she apanied Gabriel to the Starlight Market.
As they shopped, Ava''s reluctance gradually faded away, reced by a genuine smile.
She strolled through the mall, picking out expensive items and buying everything she liked inside
and outside stores.
Gabriel, who was usually quite frugal, was unusually generous today.
He bought everything on the list without hesitation.
As Ava shopped, her anger dissipated entirely, reced by a more docile demeanor.
They continued their shopping spree, and when the lights in the Victoria Park lit up, theypletely
immersed in the scene.
All was forgotten, leaving only a romantic atmosphere.
Feeling the grandeur of the Tudor Dynasty and witnessing Ava''s innocent and radiant smile, Gabriel
silently told himself that since they would part ways after seven days, he should give her everything
he could before their separation...
On Tuesday, they climbed Maple Mountain.
On Wednesday, they visited Crystal Fall.
On Thursday, they marveled at the Statue of Liberty.
Finally, it was Friday!
On Friday night at 9:30 PM, Gabriel and Ava''s seven-day pact was about to expire.
Gabriel had originally nned to take Ava for a stroll on the city wall. However, he received a call
from Mia in the morning, asking him toe to Peace Hospital at 10 PM.
Previously, he thought that their argument might have ended any chance of free medical care, but it
seemed Mia hadn''t connected the two incidents.
So, Ava apanied Gabriel to her sister''s office.
Gabriel reclined on the rocking chair as usual, while Ava curiously examined the room.
Mia was buried in drawing and writing by the desk.
Without raising her head, she said casually, "How about watching a movie tonight?"
Upon hearing this, Gabriel was suddenly stunned, realizing he had finally obtained a chance for
Valentina Nappi''s film.
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But...
Did he have to watch it with Mia and Ava, the sister duo?
He was a bit bbergasted!
"What movie are we watching?" Ava,pletely unaware of the movie choice, leaned in curiously.
When she saw the DVD her sister had pulled out, her face turned crimson, and her eyes widened
as she eximed, "You guys... How can you watch something like this?"
"Why the fuss? You can step out if you want!" Mia responded, unfazed andposed.
After a moment, the three of them settled down, facing the projector, listening to the delirious
voices.
The atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious!
After a full hour, the movie finally concluded.
Ava''s cheeks were burning red, and she wished she could vanish into thin air.
She kept eximing, "I can''t believe they did that!"
Meanwhile, Mia remained calm and collected, showing no signs of emotion.
"Can you release me now?"
Gabriel, who had been bound in multiple loops of iron chains, spoke up.
He wore a resentful expression, almost on the brink of insanity.
They chose him to watch the movie together with them, yet did not trust him, which made him feel
really unfair.
"Sure!" Mia''s eyes remained as tranquil as a serene pond. "But first, you need to tell me, did you get
stimted and recall anything?"
"Recall bullshit!" Gabriel couldn''t help but curse.
As for Ava, she burst intoughter at the scene...