Chapter 22

Early the next morning, Emmanuel awoke feeling a

cold gust of air blowing against his skin, causing his

body to tremble profusely.

He absentmindedly ran his hand across the

goosebumps on his arms. Sneezing twice in rapid

succession, he realized he was lying on the hard, cold

surface of the floor.

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Did she seriously leave me lying on the corridor outside

the house?

Fortunately, luck was on his side as the unit on the

seventeenth floor was the only unit on the top floor.

Had there been more, anyone who passed by would

have been amused at his peculiar situation.

“What a cruel woman!”

Emmanuel hurriedly got to his feet and recalled what

happened last night. It was obvious that Mackenzie

had left him to his own devices outside last night.

That wasn’t all, for he also discovered a few shoeprints

on his clothes. The size of the prints perfectly matched

the shoes Mackenzie wore, so he was pretty sure she

did this to him.

a mission. How could she

to me? What an ingrate. Is

animal?

Click.

the door opened

prepared to head to work

six in the

Their eyes met.

feigned nonchalance

past Emmanuel.

gripped her

so smooth that

her.

have a death wish?” Mackenzie shot

daggers.

touch me? He must be tired

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released her wrist

even have compassion? Even if

care of me

obviously in need of medical

a few more steps to

you abandon me and

if

serious?

upset, but Mackenzie burst

compare

you right!”

didn’t bother explaining herself

leave.

anger swirled

I have an

Mom to take care of my wife,

against her

me!

will you come

hurriedly before she stepped

elevator.

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