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.

helped her complete a

What an ingrate. Is she a

animal?

Click.

opened to reveal

prepared to head to work even

in the morning.

Their eyes met.

once, Mackenzie feigned nonchalance and

past Emmanuel.

gripped her wrist.

that he nearly lost his grip on

her.

have a death wish?” Mackenzie shot

daggers.

He must be tired

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quickly released her wrist and

you even have compassion? Even if I’m

you take care of me considering the fact

obviously in need of medical attention?

more steps to get inside the house. How

me and leave me to sleep

if my

serious?”

really upset, but Mackenzie burst

him compare himself to a

you right!” Mackenzie

didn’t bother explaining herself and turned to

leave.

vortex of anger

aversion to

care of my

against her when

me!

up! When will you come home with

she stepped

elevator.

think,” came Mackenzie’s

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