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Chapter 19

Author: Evelyn
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Ryder

“What were you saying?” I asked.

“I called you yesterday but the call wasn't getting through. I hope you don't mind Dave staying here” she said.

“You should have told me before bringing a stranger into the house” her brown etched in a frown at what I said.

“Dave is not a stranger, and this is my house as much as it is yours; I can entertain anyone I want to,” she said all in one breath, her tone sharp.

I raised a brow, studying her and she looked down. “I want to finish up the cooking,” she said dismissively and turned away from me before I could respond.

She was behaving differently, like she was on the edge. She was not meeting my eyes, nor was she attempting to make conversation with me like she usually does.

At least she isn't in my space. Instead of feeling that relief, I felt something different and it gnawed at Me. Shaking off the thought, I went to my room to freshen up. My eyes were heavy, so I decided to sleep for a few minutes but I eventually slept for hours.

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