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

+15 BONUS

wanted to check the savings account

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