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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

away, Zev grabbed her ankle and forcefully reset the

through Kelly's body. Her eyes welled up with unshed tears, burning

and

arms, soothing her like coaxing a child.

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

his eyes filled with shock and excitement. "Kelly... did

Fout.

was stunned too. She opened her mouth, trying to say

she really spoken

He hugged her even tighter. "Come on, curse at me again. Say

eyes stung, and she

tried to speak,

spell, trapped by a mental block she

panic." Zev reassured her,

He was

rush. We'll take it slow. You'll

lowered her

but it seemed like

the

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right now. Just the thought

almost unbearable.

not bad. Melody really looks out

the apartment like a radar, checking every corner

Kelly barely had time to dwell on her sadness. She signed impatiently.

through a drawer. Zev pulled out a toolbox and started fixing the creaky metal

was surprised-he actually

"Don't use the outlet in there for the hairdryer. The wiring isn't separated for wet and Kelly sat on the couch,

Zev leaned against the doorframe, speaking as if it was the

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