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

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

for

coat and changing clothes, she went

gazed at the large screen, pondering

right direction. Suddenly, her phone

was Matthew

the kitchen. I

different from when she was with me. Though I couldn’t make out the content of

felt like a thousand needles pricking my heart.

approached, I noticed that Ivanna had already ended

placed the phone in her

and keep Ava company. You’re my guest, so

wait for

kitchen door frame.

It’s the company’s,” Ivanna

something else, huh? Not many companies provide housing

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feeling crept over me, and I wanted to check

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