Madeline’s teary eyes widened. She was certain that she had not hallucinated that voice.

As she lifted her head, she stared at Ava’s small grin while she smiled at her with her big eyes blinking. Ava was alive.

Madeline’s heart was conflicted. Her feelings were mixed with a little frustration but also largely relief.

Ava shot up energetically as she took in the daze Madeline was in.

She quirked a proud brow at Madeline.

“Are you finally admitting me to be your good friend, Miss Vera Quinn?”

“...” Madeline was speechless.

Amidst the silence, Madeline felt someone approach her from behind.

Straightening herself and turning her head, she watched Daniel enter the room. His elegant and poised features were tinted with a subtle hint of excitement as his eyes glistened with tears.

It dawned on Madeline that this was indeed a test.

Despite having her doubts, she had decided to trust them in the end.

It was because she was truly afraid that the people she cared about woul