Chapter 21 My Best Friend’s Keys

After touring around her house, I felt a bit disappointed. There wasn’t even a pair of men’s slippers in her place.

I suspect she had tidied up since it took her two hours to come and pick us up to hide any evidence. I figured she had thought things through.

It was enough time for her

Ivanna prepared a few snacks for Ava, perhaps because she sensed how distracted I was. She then

turned on the TV, played a cartoon, and sat beside me. Soon after, she began to scrutinize me, making

me feel uncomfortable.

Then, she patted my hand, saying, “Let it out.”

My heart raced, and I looked at her defensively while withdrawing my hand. “Let what out?”

“Share what’s on your mind,” Ivanna encouraged as if trying to coax me.

I sneered before saying. “What’s on my mind? What do you mean?”

saw her mouth twitch. After a moment of silence, she stood up abruptly. “You stay

something for

coat and changing clothes, she went into the

at the large screen, pondering whether my

her phone rang, and my senses heightened

it was Matthew

the kitchen. I heard

me. Though I couldn’t make out

thousand needles pricking my heart.

to the kitchen, but as I approached, I noticed that Ivanna

in her apron pocket.

“Go and keep Ava

everything. Just wait for the

and didn’t move, leaning against the kitchen door

much money. It’s the company’s,” Ivanna

else, huh? Not many companies provide housing

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me, and I wanted to

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