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Ava didn't know feelings can be controlled but tears never lie.

Aaron couldn't believe it, even after getting caught while crying, Ava tried to appear unaffected and smile. But this time, she didn't smile to mask it. She was genuinely happy to see him again. When her eyes formed crescents, the leftover teardrops in her eyes rolled out sparkling under the sunset reddish-orange rays.

His hand involuntarily made up to her little face that was tear-stained, flushed like red cherry, making her look more delicate and heart aching.

Ava slightly moved back from his hand and wiped her tears away, clumsily. She wanted to lie so that he wouldn't ask her anything about her tears. She just wanted to be a simple girl in their mind, without having to tell them about her terrible life at home.