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“I don’t understand. She seemed to remember just fine when she came to see me three years ago.”
“Have you ever heard of dissociative identity disorder?” I asked.
“No. I can’t say that I have.”
“It used to be called multiple personality disorder.”
“Are you saying that Ava has that?” His brows furrowed.
“The woman who came to you three years ago wasn’t Ava. It was one of her alters/personalities named Freya. Ava barely has any recollection of her childhood due to the severe trauma she suffered.”
“Damn. I’m sorry to hear that. I had no idea.”
“I’m trying to understand better what happened to her, but the others won’t tell me. That’s why I sought you out.”
“Well, I hope I was of some help.”
“You were, John.”
“If that’s all, I need to get home to my family.” He stood from his chair and extended his hand.
“I need to get home too. Thanks again for meeting me.” I placed my hand in his.
When I got to my car, I pulled my phone out and sent a text to Charlotte.
“Did you talk with Kate?”
“She never showed up for our session. I tried calling her, but it went straight to voicemail.”
“Fuck,” I said as I climbed into my car and slammed the door shut. I sat there for a moment, gripping the steering wheel, trying to figure out what to do.
CHAPTER25
Grayson
I pulled out of the bar’s parking lot and headed straight to Ava’s. When I approached her door, loud music was blasting from inside. I banged on the door, and when it opened, Kate stood there in a skin-tight short black skirt, black tank top, and high black boots, holding a bottle of whiskey in her hand.
“Go away.” She tried to slam the door in my face, but I stopped it with my hand.
I pushed my way inside and turned off the music.
“What the hell are you doing, Kate?”
“Having a little fun. Go home, Dr. Kind.”
“I’m not going anywhere. Where’s Hannah?”
“She’s out. Why are you here? I thought I told you to fuck off earlier.” She set the whiskey bottle down.
“You missed your appointment with Charlotte,” I said.
“So what? It’s none of your business. Now get the fuck out before I throw you out. Do I need to remind you what happened to Gary?”
“You wouldn’t dare.”
“Try me.” Her brow raised.
“You wouldn’t because you know it would hurt Ava. Isn’t it your job to protect her?”
