Her Place in His Heart by Isabella Reed

Chapter69

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.

He met my shocked look with fury, no trace of guilt.

push Alicia? You knew her ankle was hurt. I’ve told you I

stung with

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was limping toward us, her

to explain, but she fell to

rushed to her

he asked, sounding worried. “I was going to bring her to

big deal. She didn’t mean it. Don’t be too hard on

knew you hurt his sister, he might

Freddy, Antonio’s eyes flickered with unease. But when he looked at Alicia, he grew furious again.

she did something wrong, I gotta set her straight,” he stated.

for an accusation. You’re just throwing charges at me and even getting physical. Isn’t that a bit unfair?”

his gaze piercing as he accused, “You knew the bathroom was a blind spot with no cameras, so

both amused and

how can you pin this on

for her to do that.

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