Chapter 164

Caroline's POV "Well, well, if it isn't my favorite little troublemaker remembering her old friends," the voice on the other end teased. "Theo, darling, I never forget my friends. You guys are like brother, honey! How are you?" Ruby's eyes sparkled with mischief as she spoke. "I'm surviving. Just need a woman to comfort me since my buddy took off to that resort on the coast," Theo replied, referencing Jax's departure. "Don't be so dramatic!" Ruby scolded. "But I actually called to tell you something I know will cheer you up." "Oh really? I'm all ears." "That fool Joseph really messed up, and Ava is single now," Ruby said. "No way! Are you serious?" "Completely serious. Joseph's out of Ava's life." "Ruby, you're an absolute gem! Gotta run now. We'll talk later." Theo quickly disconnected. Within minutes, Ava's phone rang. She showed us the screen before answering,it was Theo. She put it on speaker: "Theo? This is unexpected. Everything okay?" "Beautiful Ava, I'm absolutely miserable. Yo