Cole's expression was filled with helplessness. "Ava, when did you beclike this? You never used to be
someone who would hit others like this. How important is one's face to a woman? Don't you know? If Chloe
ruined your face today, what would she do in the future?"
Ava stared at Cole with wide eyes, her cold little face filled with despair and suffocation. "Do you believe her and
not me?"
Cole clearly didn't believe in her at all.
Frowning, Cole looked at her. "It's not about believing or not believing. She's injured! Don't you realize how
excessive your actions have been?"
And, the injuries are so evident.
Ava stared at Cole intensely, catching a fleeting expression of smug disdain on Chloe's face.
She held back her tears tightly, concealing profound pain and embarrassment in her eyes, her heart a desolate
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If Cole didn't love her, she could convince herself that love is blind, and it wasn't his fault for not loving her!
If he got together with Chloe, she could persuade herself that they were lovers who finally united, and even
though it hurt her deeply, she should offer her blessings.
But when it truly cto a confrontation between her and Chloe, she realized that in Cole's heart, she was
worth nothing!
All her years of love had been in vain.
In his eyes, she was a malicious schemer who, out of selfishness, ruined his girlfriend's appearance.
After knowing each other for so many years, he hadn't even given her the most basic respect and trust.
Blherself, she had brought this upon herself!
Reese looked at Ava with concern, feeling somewhat resentful toward Cole.
Who was Ava? Didn't he know?
Reese took a step forward, intending to take Ava away.
However, Ava suddenly burst into laughter, her eyes carrying a strong sense of irony. "Cole, | used to hear people
say that human hearts are biased, and | didn't believe it. Now | do!"
Cole's brow furrowed deeply. "You don't need to say it like that. If you apologize to Chloe, we can consider this
matter settled. | won't hold you responsible anymore."
For sreason, seeing Ava, who was usually so composed, in this state, he felt incredibly uncomfortable.
Elias was furious and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. "Apologize? Cole, are you out of your mind? Why should
Ava apologize to this woman?"
Ava closed her eyes briefly and then opened them again, as if she had becimpervious to harm.
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She spoke slowly, "Elias, thank you for speaking up for me, but it's not necessary." She continued, "Cole, | won't
apologize to Chloe. At this moment, I'm not afraid to tell you that I like you. I've liked you for a long time!"
Cole's pupils contracted sharply, his expression somewhat incredulous.
When Chloe had said it, he didn't believe it, but hearing it from Ava now, he didn't know what he was feeling.
At this moment, everyone wisely remained silent.
Chloe's expression was filled with disdain as she stared at Ava, finding the situation amusing.
Leaning against the corridor wall, Ava stood stubbornly, looking at Cole. "Cole, do you remember? When | was a
freshman and you were a sophomore, | almost got into a car accident. You got injured trying to save me. | took
care of you voluntarily during that time, and gradually, | fell for you uncontrollably. But unfortunately, | lacked
the courage. Three whole years passed, even after your graduation, | couldn't take a step forward to confess to
you!"
"lI was so naive back then. | had planned to confess after you graduated, but | never expected you to disappear
for three years right after your graduation. In the vast sea of people, everyone looked like you to me. | searched
for you like a mad person. Three years later, | finally found you. | thought that I could finally turn my hardships
into happiness..."