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.

You knew her ankle was hurt. I’ve told you I would explain

cheek stung with pain.

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toward us, her shirt crumpled and

she fell to the

me away and rushed to her side, holding

worried. “I was going

shook her head, her eyes red. “It’s okay. It’s not a big deal.

you hurt his sister, he

of Freddy, Antonio’s eyes flickered with unease. But

entrusted her to me. If she did something

and couldn’t help asking, “What exactly did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You’re just throwing charges at

accused, “You knew the bathroom was a blind spot

both amused and heartbroken.

can you pin this

for her to do that. Plus, I’ve known her for years. She’s not

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