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 later. Why were

stung

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her

she fell to the

me away and rushed to her side, holding her in

he asked, sounding worried. “I was

head, her eyes red. “It’s okay. It’s not a big deal. She didn’t

hurt his sister, he might get angry with

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

If she did something wrong, I gotta

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

clenched his fists, his gaze piercing as he accused, “You knew the bathroom was a blind

both amused

how can you pin this on me?”

is setting you up? There’s no reason for her to do that. Plus, I’ve known her

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