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?”

After a moment of silence, she stood up

something for you two to

removing her coat and changing clothes, she went into the

sat with my daughter absentmindedly and gazed at the large

in the right direction. Suddenly, her phone rang, and my senses heightened

was Matthew calling.

nearest sofa to the kitchen.

she was with me.

felt like a thousand needles

approached, I

placed the phone in

looked surprised at my sudden appearance. “Go and keep

everything. Just wait for

didn’t move, leaning against the kitchen door

money. It’s the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled while

else, huh? Not many companies provide housing for employees these

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feeling crept over me, and I wanted to

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