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Chapter 22

Author: Kemi Da-Silva
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-04 23:13:09

Clifton had just returned home from work and was surprised to see Melissa waiting for him at the entrance of Laura's house.

Laura was his fiancee who had generously offered to let him stay at her house until he found a place of his own. However, it didn't seem like Melissa was aware of that fact.

"What are you doing here in my house? Remember, this is not my house, it's Laura's house," Clifton asked, a hint of irritation in his voice,

Melissa sneered and replied, "I know whose house this is. And I'm here to make sure you don't get too comfortable here, Clifton." Melissa said,

Clifton was taken aback by Melissa's hostile attitude towards him, they had dated a few years ago, but it had ended badly, and Clifton had moved on. However, it seemed that Melissa still harbored feelings of possessiveness towards him,

"If you mess up with me, Melissa, I'll have you arrested you by the police. This is harassment," Clifton warned,

Melissa laughed, "You won't dare do that, And besides,
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