Chapter 48

Seeing me remain silent, Alicia tilted her head, scrutinizing my

face.

"I've been wanting to say this since we first met," she said. "Don't you think we look alike?"

Feeling utterly ashamed and humiliated, I had to run away under her triumphant gaze.

Back in the private room, my colleagues' warm greetings finally made me feel better.

As I was about to shake off the frustration, the door burst

open.

Antonio paused, surprised by the packed room, and then his eyes found me.

There was a storm brewing in them, but I couldn't figure out why.

He balled his fists and called my name, demanding I step outside.

I followed him, puzzled, but got slapped across the face in the hallway. It was the first time he had ever done this to me.

look with

push Alicia? You knew her ankle was hurt. I've

later. Why were you

cheek stung with

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us, her shirt crumpled

tried to explain, but

me away and rushed to her

you doing here?" he asked, sounding worried. "I was going to

her eyes red. "It's okay. It's not a big deal. She didn't mean

Freddy knew you hurt his

you."

unease. But

me. If she did something wrong, I gotta set her

help asking, "What exactly did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You're just throwing charges at me and even getting physical. Isn't that a

the bathroom was a blind spot with

felt both amused

no cameras, how can

reason for her to do

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