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.

did you push Alicia? You knew her ankle was hurt. I’ve told you I would explain later. Why were

stung

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us, her shirt crumpled

to explain, but she fell

rushed to her side, holding her in his arms.

doing here?” he asked, sounding worried. “I was going to bring

big deal. She didn’t mean it. Don’t

his sister, he might get angry

mention of Freddy, Antonio’s eyes flickered with unease. But when he looked at

something wrong, I gotta set her straight,” he

did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You’re just throwing charges

fists, his gaze piercing as he accused, “You knew the bathroom was a blind spot with no cameras, so you started a fight, right?”

both amused

no cameras, how can you pin this on

setting you up? There’s no reason for her to do that.

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