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The moment they were outside, Akaisha felt the cool breeze hit her warm skin. Annoyance exuded from her. “Why did you talk to him so friendly like? And what insignificant matter did he mean? Was he talking about the issue with me?” She huffed. It wasn’t her business, but she had to know.

Acheki wanted to stop her before she could work herself up into a frenzy. Somehow, in the short time frame, he figured out the way she operated. He placed his hands on her shoulders. Heat radiated off her skin. It was scorching to his touch. The desire to cup her face became stronger. He ignored it. “Listen, there’s a lot we should discuss while we walk. Plus, I still owe you a meal.”

“I don’t want anything to eat. I’m not hungry anymore.” Her stomach growled low and long. She ignored it and pressed on. “What I want from you is to know what are you doing helping him? You know he’s a horrible man. And for him to say that Dave is his adopted son?! I have never seen that damn man with him before. Never!