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.

saying. “What’s on my mind?

her mouth twitch. After a moment of silence, she stood

I’ll make something for you two

removing her coat and changing clothes,

my daughter absentmindedly and gazed at

Suddenly, her phone rang, and my senses

was

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

was with me. Though I couldn’t make out the content

thousand needles

kitchen, but as I approached, I noticed that Ivanna had

the phone in her apron

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

everything. Just wait for the food.”

kitchen door frame. “Did you

It’s the

company is something else, huh? Not many companies provide housing for employees these

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over me, and I wanted to check the savings account I shared with

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