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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

away, Zev grabbed her

body. Her eyes welled up with unshed tears,

grinned and

like

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

her shoulders tightened, his eyes filled with shock and excitement.

Fout.

was stunned too. She opened her mouth,

really spoken

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

she struggled to push him

actually tried to speak, the words refused

a spell, trapped by a

Zev reassured

He was

good mood. "No rush. We'll take it slow. You'll

her

it seemed like he truly

on the

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didn't even dare to think about Enic right now. Just the thought of him

almost unbearable.

small but not bad. Melody really

like a radar, checking

Kelly barely had time to dwell

drawer. Zev pulled out a toolbox and

surprised-he

her. "Don't use the outlet in there for the hairdryer. The

you. Don't be stingy with it, Zev leaned against the doorframe, speaking as if it was the most natural

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