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Unwanted Visitor

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Chapter 28

Zara's POV

The joy from my perfect evening with Josh evaporated in an instant. Robert sat on Green's couch like a coiled snake, his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that once would have made me cower. But not anymore.

"What are you doing in my home?" I demanded, keeping my voice steady despite the fear trying to crawl up my throat.

"Your home?" Robert stood slowly. "This isn't your home, Zara. You're just a guest here. You're always just a guest everywhere you go."

"Answer my question. How did you get in here, and what do you want?"

"I want to talk about your little visit to Katy's apartment ."

My blood ran cold, but I refused to show it. "What about it?"

"You assaulted her." Robert took a step toward me. "Slapped her, pepper-sprayed her in her own home. That's assault and battery, Zara. Katy could press charges."

"Let her try. I'd love to tell the police exactly why I did it. I'm sure they'd be very interested in hearing about her blackmail schemes and drug use."

Robert'
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