Novel Always 19
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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