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.

complete a mission. How could she

to me? What an ingrate. Is she a cold–blooded

animal?

Click.

the door opened

prepared to head to work

six in the

Their eyes met.

Mackenzie feigned nonchalance and

past Emmanuel.

gripped her wrist.

was so smooth that he nearly lost his

her.

you have a death wish?” Mackenzie shot

daggers.

dare he touch me? He

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quickly released her

have compassion? Even

care of me

need of medical attention?

a few more steps to get inside the house. How

you abandon me and leave

What if my injuries become more

serious?”

seemed really upset, but Mackenzie

him compare himself

you right!” Mackenzie

didn’t bother explaining herself and turned to

leave.

vortex of anger swirled inside Emmanuel.

an aversion

promised Mom to take care of my wife, I

action against her when she provoked

me!

When will you come home with

before she stepped

elevator.

month, I think,” came

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