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.

just helped her complete a mission. How could she

ingrate. Is she a cold–blooded

animal?

Click.

the door opened to reveal

to work even though it

past six in

Their eyes met.

feigned nonchalance and walked

past Emmanuel.

immediately gripped her

he nearly lost his grip on

her.

you have a death

daggers.

me? He must be tired of living!

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quickly released her wrist

have compassion? Even if I’m a

of me considering the fact

I am obviously in need of medical attention? It’s

steps to get inside the

you abandon me and leave me to sleep

What if

serious?”

really upset, but

hear him compare himself to

right!” Mackenzie told him.

didn’t bother explaining herself and turned to

leave.

of anger swirled

an aversion

care of my wife,

take action against her when

me!

will you come home

asked hurriedly before she stepped

elevator.

month, I think,”

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