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Chapter 135 In His Place

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"It's impossible. She couldn't have donated everything. I'm going to see her!" Eric snapped, spinning on his heel and rushing out the door, intent on confronting Kelly.

His frustration was building.

How could she give away that money without his approval?

Half of it was his, even if it had gone through legal channels.

What right did Kelly have to make that call on her own?

At Kelly's apartment...

After a restless night, she was up early, handling the massive donation. The amount was so large that it took a while for them to verify the source. Once everything was confirmed, she found herself swarmed by reporters eager for interviews.

One of the researchers from the institute told her that the news had spread. The higher-ups were already aware of her actions. Now, everyone knew what she had done.

Kelly had become the town's latest sensation.

But this was far from the kind of attention she wanted.

She hadn't done it for the spotlight. It was just a statement to Beau.

"Honey, drink some milk," Zev said, limping toward her, his crutch supporting his injured leg. He was putting more weight on it, though he still moved with a noticeable limp.

Kelly lay in bed, drained from the night, not wanting to move. She just wanted to sleep. "Don't bother me."

She shot him a warning glance, but Zev didn't seem to care.

He was lively, the opposite of the 'handicapped' man who had kept her up all night.

"Honey, does your back hurt?" Zev asked, setting the milk down before starting to rub her lower back.

Her waist was so delicate.

Last night... he had held her so easily. It had been overwhelming.

didn't say anything, allowing

massage felt good at first, but soon, it

began to

your hands off me, I'll break them," Kelly warned, her voice

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in His

sharp

froze, irritation flashing across his face

were in a military district. The only person who could be at the door was

if it was Gary, it had better be

hobbled toward the door, his crutch tapping against the

moved toward the door. She wasn't surprised to find Gary standing

Pears

that

nod.

at Zev. "You. Go back inside.

would I let you talk

was still playing

with

pat.

confusion flashing

idea why Gary needed to speak with Kelly, but

reluctantly retreated into

the medical

Mr. Wagner. We discussed this already. I'll be

to this thinking Zev wouldn't come back. But now... he's up and walking. He made it through the worst. If I send you

He was stuck.

out, it could destroy

your word. You can't back out now. We'll

him."

the hospital wants to join the peacekeeping

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