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 here
for you two to
and changing clothes, she went into the kitchen.
at the large screen, pondering
direction. Suddenly, her phone
was
sofa to the kitchen. I heard Ivanna’s
she was with me. Though I couldn’t make out the content
thousand needles pricking
as I approached, I noticed that Ivanna
in her apron pocket.
and keep Ava company. You’re my
wait for the food.”
move, leaning against the kitchen door frame. “Did
money. It’s the
huh? Not many companies provide housing for
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wanted to check the savings account
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