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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?"

instinctively turned to

Zev grabbed her

Her eyes welled up with unshed tears,

and

his arms, soothing her like coaxing

uneven, her chest rising and falling sharply. Furious, she shoved Zev with all her strength, and in the heat of the moment,

shoulders tightened, his eyes

Fout.

She opened her mouth,

really spoken

hugged her even tighter. "Come on, curse at

and she struggled to

tried to speak,

under a spell,

don't panic." Zev reassured her,

He was

"No rush. We'll take it slow. You'll be able to speak again, I

lowered her

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

the other

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now. Just the thought of him

almost unbearable.

not bad. Melody really looks out for

scanned the apartment like a radar, checking every

dwell

pulled out a

was surprised-he actually knows

When he came back, 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,

leaned against the doorframe, speaking as if it was the most natural thing in the world. "I risk my life

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