Chapter 13 Suspicious Keys

Neither I nor Melanie spoke in the elevator. She pouted and lowered her head while leaning against the elevator wall. Frankly, I couldn’t be bothered to engage with her. Although her brother often spoiled her, I

never had the patience.

When we reached Matthew’s office, he was indeed in a meeting. One of his employees saw me and Melanie and called Matthew out. Matthew seemed shocked as his gaze shifted between our faces before

stopping at me.

After some thought, he asked, “What are you-”

“Did I embarrass you? Why should I dress up since I only went to the market?” I interjected, knowing what he was about to say. Irritated, I retorted, “Pass me the keys. Ava’s still asleep.”

Immediately after, Matthew rushed to his desk and retrieved the keys from his bag to hand them to me,

to send them to

to be Mrs. Murphy here seems

Melanie’s feelings this time. “Your big brother is amazing to make

that, I turned and headed out, not having the time to deal with them. After all, I needed to rush home before Ava woke up, or it’d be a disaster.

a cab home.

keys were the ones to my house, my in–laws‘ house,

specialized in key

she remained sound asleep. However, Matthew returned not long after I

I

okay because I was worried she would wake up and cry,” Matthew said as he walked past me and entered the bedroom. Then he looked at Ava

yet,

must’ve heard Matthew’s voice and woke up. She blinked her big eyes

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walked over with a radiant smile. He crouched and looked at Ava.

my sweetheart.”

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