ONE NIGHT, ONE RING

home, a charming Victorian house with a faded blue door and a garden blooming with wildflowers, exuded a quiet mystery, much like Ava herself. Among her neighbors was Mrs. Jenkins, an elderly

fectious laughter and unwavering loyalty, Lily was the steady presence in Ava's world of uncertainties. Their bond, formed through childhood adventures and late-night confessions, was the thread that tied them together, unbreakable despite the storms that life inevitably brought. As the sun set on their picturesque neighborhood, shadows lengthened, hinting at mysteries behind closed doors and smiling faces. And in the quiet moments shared between friends and neighbors, the air was thick with the unspoken secrets of their lives. Meanwhile, in a world far removed from the quaint charms of Ava's neighborhood, Alexander Knight lived in a realm of wealth and sophistication. His family's estate, a sprawling mansion with manicured lawns and crystal chandeliers, stood as a monument to their status. Every corner of the grand house whispered secrets of a bygone era, where power and aristocracy intertwined like the delicate patterns on his mother's antique china. But after his mother's passing, the warmth of the estate faded, much like the gentle patina on a well-loved painting. His father, Reginald Knight, remarried within a year, bringing home a new wife, Victoria, whose presence was as cold as the marble floors beneath their feet. Alexander's relationship with his father became