Chapter 22

Early the next morning, Emmanuel awoke feeling a

cold gust of air blowing against his skin, causing his

body to tremble profusely.

He absentmindedly ran his hand across the

goosebumps on his arms. Sneezing twice in rapid

succession, he realized he was lying on the hard, cold

surface of the floor.

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Did she seriously leave me lying on the corridor outside

the house?

Fortunately, luck was on his side as the unit on the

seventeenth floor was the only unit on the top floor.

Had there been more, anyone who passed by would

have been amused at his peculiar situation.

“What a cruel woman!”

Emmanuel hurriedly got to his feet and recalled what

happened last night. It was obvious that Mackenzie

had left him to his own devices outside last night.

That wasn’t all, for he also discovered a few shoeprints

on his clothes. The size of the prints perfectly matched

the shoes Mackenzie wore, so he was pretty sure she

this to

complete a mission. How could she do

me? What an ingrate. Is she

animal?

Click.

the door opened to reveal Mackenzie,

head to work even

six in

Their eyes met.

feigned

past Emmanuel.

gripped

so smooth that he nearly lost his grip

her.

you have a death wish?” Mackenzie shot him

daggers.

dare he touch me? He must be tired of living!

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released her

compassion? Even if I’m a

take care of me considering

am obviously in need

few more steps to get inside

leave me to sleep

night? What if my injuries

serious?

upset, but Mackenzie burst

hear him compare

you right!” Mackenzie told him.

herself

leave.

anger swirled inside

aversion to

Mom to take care of

against her when

me!

up! When will you come home

before she

elevator.

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