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.

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

she stood up abruptly. “You stay here and play with

for you two to

coat and changing clothes, she went into

gazed at the large screen, pondering whether

in the right direction. Suddenly, her phone rang, and my senses heightened immediately.

was Matthew

the kitchen. I heard

with me. Though I couldn’t make

thousand needles

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

in her apron

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

wait for the food.”

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

money. It’s the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled

huh? Not many companies provide

+15 BONUS

to check the savings account I

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