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,

you ask Mel to send them to you?”

to be Mrs. Murphy here seems more important than passing me the

way.” I didn’t spare Melanie’s feelings this

out, not having the time to deal with them. After all, I needed to rush home before Ava woke

cab home.

were the ones to my house, my in–laws‘ house, and my office. I

town that specialized in key duplication, so I chose the smallest one and got them to make two

today as she remained sound asleep. However, Matthew returned not long after I got home. My heart pounded as I asked, “Why are you

I

cry,” Matthew said as he walked past me and entered the bedroom. Then he looked at Ava and asked,

up yet, right?”

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

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and he walked over with a radiant smile. He

my sweetheart.”

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