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Chapter 19 Did Eric Embezzle Kelly's Parents' Inheritance?

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"Get away from me." Kelly shook off Zev and limped toward the door, searching for the unit number. She reached under a flower pot and pulled out a key- Melody had arranged everything for her in advance.

"Flower pots, shoes, under the doormat-

you're not allowed to hide keys in these places anymore. You might as well roll

out the red carpet for burglars, Zev muttered, his chatterbox mode fully activated again

Kelly ignored him and stepped inside.

The apartment was one of Seaville's older, run-

down units, but its location made the rent expensive. Fortunately, the place was clean and came with all the essentials, including a fridge.

Melody's husband had helped her find it. Apparently, it had belonged to his stepfather's parents. They

didn't feel comfortable renting it

to strangers, so they offered it to Kelly at a lower price.

Kelly was grateful.

"Sit still." Without waiting for a response, Zev scooped her up and placed her on the couch before crouching down to examine her ankle. It was already swollen and dislocated. Kelly glared at him, frustrated by his complete lack of respect for personal boundaries.

"Hold still," Zev said, reaching to reset her ankle.

Kelly immediately stopped him, fear flashing in her eyes. She didn't want him to touch it.

Zev glanced past her. "That painting behind you-what's it supposed to mean?"

turned to

grabbed her

eyes welled up with unshed

grinned and

his arms, soothing her like coaxing a child.

Zev with all her strength, and in the heat of the moment, she almost unconsciously blurted

shoulders tightened, his eyes filled with shock

Fout.

mouth, trying to say

she really

was beyond thrilled. He hugged her even tighter. "Come on,

she struggled

she actually tried to speak,

was as if she was under a spell, trapped by a mental

reassured her, noticing her

He was

rush. We'll take it slow. You'll be able to speak again,

lowered her head,

might be annoying, but it seemed like he truly wanted to

the

Eric

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now. Just the thought of him made it hard to breathe, the pain in

almost unbearable.

is a bit small but not bad.

apartment like a radar, checking every corner for potential security

time to dwell

through a drawer. Zev pulled out a toolbox

surprised-he

casually advised her. "Don't use the outlet in there for the hairdryer. The wiring isn't separated for wet and Kelly sat on the couch, watching him without

use the money I left for you. Don't be stingy with it, Zev leaned against the doorframe, speaking as if it was the most natural thing in the world. "I

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