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“Ave.”

“No.”

He stared at me.

I stared right back.

Finally, he shook his head.

“Aight.”

“Bye.”

Xay headed toward the door, then looked back at me one more time before walking out.

Dr. Q waited until the door closed.

“Boyfriend?”

I snorted.

“Worse. My sister’s husband.”

His eyebrows went up.

“Long story.”

“Clearly.”

“Mind your married-ass business, Dr. Q.”

He laughed and disappeared into the back.

I checked the clock on my computer.

Almost two.

Thank God.

I finished what I was doing, logged out and grabbed my purse.

“I’m done for the day, Doc!” I yelled toward the back.

“Have a good day, Avery!”

“BYE, GIRL!” Porsha yelled from one of the rooms.

“Bye, bitch!”

I grabbed my coat and headed out.

My mother was already parked outside with Carter.

I walked toward her car and opened the back door.

“Hi, my sweetie girl.”

Carter’s whole face lit up when she saw me.