The Woman in White

based on me.”

That wasn’t what Ava expected.

“You don’t hate him?”

Victoria smiled sadly.

“For a long time, I did.”

The wind lifted a strand of her hair.

“But hate gets exhausting.”

Ava studied her carefully.

“Then why come?”

Victoria looked away.

“Because I never got closure.”

The honesty caught Ava off guard.

Victoria continued.

“When I got the invitation, I continue reading …