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.

before saying. “What’s on my mind? What do

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

make something for

changing clothes, she

my daughter absentmindedly and gazed at the large screen,

in the right direction. Suddenly, her phone

it was

nearest sofa to the kitchen. I

with me. Though I couldn’t

it felt like a thousand needles pricking

but as I approached, I

in her

“Go and keep Ava company. You’re

Just wait for the

smiled and didn’t move, leaning against the kitchen door frame. “Did you buy this

It’s the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled

many companies provide housing for employees these days,”

+15 BONUS

wanted to check the savings account

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