Chapter 17

Annelise's POV

"Do you mind explaining more about that?" It was Ethan. He moves so much like a cat that you wouldn't know when he's behind you or walking.

“Uh, actually. I was trying to say she has the right to do anything here as she wishes," Angela looked so uncomfortable.

Ethan looked confused for a while, “You said?" He asked.

I was also confused as to what he was saying; he looked like he had no idea what Angela was talking about.

On having a closer look at him, I realized that he was on a call; he had an earpod on his ears. A whiff of air escaped my throat at the realization.

He walked away from us, took a bottle of water, and walked out of the kitchen without sparing another glance at us.

Angela heaved a sigh of relief as he left. I left her there after making a cup of cereal for myself. She seemed to respect herself and didn't say anything after that.

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The clothes arrived the next morning instead of that same day as discussed; I was bathing when I heard a knock on the bathroo