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

mouth twitch. After a moment of silence, she stood up abruptly. “You stay

for you two to

her coat and changing clothes, she went into

sat with my daughter absentmindedly and gazed at the large screen,

Suddenly, her phone

was Matthew

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

different from when she was with me.

a thousand needles pricking

I approached, I noticed that Ivanna had already ended

phone in

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

Just wait for the food.”

kitchen door frame. “Did you buy

much money. It’s the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled while looking

else, huh? Not many companies provide housing for employees

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and I wanted to check the savings account I shared with Matthew.

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