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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

she looked away, Zev grabbed her ankle and forcefully

up with unshed tears, burning with anger and

and pulled

his arms, soothing her like

Furious, she shoved Zev with all her strength, and in the heat of the moment, she

His grip on her shoulders tightened, his eyes filled

Fout.

her mouth, trying to say something,

she really spoken just

beyond thrilled. He hugged her even tighter. "Come

and she struggled to push

speak, the words refused to come

she was under a spell, trapped by

don't panic." Zev reassured

He was

mood. "No rush. We'll take it slow. You'll be able to

lowered her head,

might be annoying, but it seemed like he

on the

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

almost unbearable.

bit small but not bad. Melody really looks out

like a radar, checking every

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

drawer. Zev pulled out a toolbox and

was surprised-he actually knows

inspection. 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

you need anything, use the money I left for you. Don't be stingy with it, Zev leaned against the doorframe, speaking as if it was

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