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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 ankle and forcefully reset

body. Her eyes welled up with unshed tears, burning with

and

her like coaxing

falling sharply. Furious, she shoved Zev with all her strength, and in

body froze. His grip on her shoulders tightened, his eyes filled with shock and excitement. "Kelly... did

Fout.

She opened her mouth, trying to say something, but no

really spoken just

beyond thrilled. He hugged her even tighter. "Come on, curse at me

eyes stung, and she

speak, the

if she was under a spell, trapped by a mental block she couldn't

Zev reassured her,

He was

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

lowered her head,

annoying, but it seemed like he truly wanted to

the

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the thought of

almost unbearable.

a bit small but not bad. Melody really looks out

he scanned the apartment like a radar, checking every corner

dwell

pulled out a toolbox and started fixing the creaky metal

surprised-he actually

he came back, he casually advised her. "Don't use the outlet in there for the hairdryer.

it, Zev leaned against the doorframe,

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