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.

on my mind? What do you

a moment of silence, she stood up abruptly.

for

her coat and changing clothes, she went

my daughter absentmindedly and gazed at the large screen, pondering whether my

right direction. Suddenly, her phone rang, and

it was Matthew calling.

the nearest sofa to the kitchen. I heard Ivanna’s voice softly speaking on

different from when she was with me. Though I

it felt like a thousand needles pricking my

as I approached, I noticed that Ivanna had

phone in

my sudden appearance. “Go and keep Ava company. You’re

of everything. Just wait for the

and didn’t move, leaning against the kitchen door frame. “Did

that much money. It’s the company’s,”

many companies provide housing for

+15 BONUS

to check the savings account

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