Chapter 705 The Man by the Dumpster


    Chapter 705 The Man by the Dumpster


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    The more Mnie looked at Kaleb, the more she adored him, and even Shannon started to seem less disagreeable by association.


    “Being pregnant must be hard on you. I see you have a maid here. If you ever need any help, just call us. We’re right across the hall.”


    There was a hint of genuine concern in Mnies eyes now.


    Shannon’s expression remained indifferent, and she didn’t respond.


    Mnie assumed she was still throwing a little tantrum. She scoffed inwardly but kept her face pleasant, bending down to continue fussing over Kaleb.


    And right on cue, speak of the devil.


    “Mrs. Shannon, why is the door open?”


    Tania appeared in the doorway, her face tense.


    She had barely stepped inside when she spotted the two strangers in the room and froze.


    “Who are you people? Who let you in?”


    Tania snapped back to her senses and immediately moved to throw them out.


    “What are you yelling about?”


    Mnie had just been snubbed, and Tania’s arrival gave her a perfect outlet. She shot her a sharp re.


    Tania flinched.


    <i>Who </i><i>did </i><i>this woman </i><i>think </i><i>she </i><i>was</i><i>, </i><i>acting </i><i>so </i><i>high </i><i>and </i><i>mighty</i>?


    She looked to Shannon for help. “Mrs. Shannon Should I go get Mr. Ember right now?”


    Shannon waved her off, unfazed by Tania’s rm. “I know them. Calm down and get in here.”


    Tania stood frozen for a moment, then caught the other woman rolling her eyes at her with open disdain, as if she wasn’t even worth acknowledging.


    Tania awkwardly curled he


    fingers and reached back to close the door behind her.


    Once the door shut, Mnie crossed her arms and looked Tania up and down.


    “You’re the one Heidi and I keep seeing, aren’t you? I was wondering who this stranger in Nadine’s apartment was. Turns out you’re the mid Shannon hired.”


    Heidi’s gaze locked onto Tania, her brow furrowing. “You… we’ve been keeping an eye on this ce. Shannon rarely leaves the apartment, so we’ve never gotten a good look at her. You’re the one who’s been running around handling everything for her.”


    Tania quickly shook her head with a modest smile. “Just doing my job.”


    “But…”


    Heidi drew out the word, her eyes growing sharp as des.


    “If I’m not mistaken, Henry specifically told Shannon to stay inside and not go out. That should mean your outside contact should be restricted <i>too</i>.”


    Tania frowned, clearly not understanding where this was going.


    Heidi’s gaze didn’t waver. “So why do I keep seeing you by the dumpsters downstairs, whispering with some man?”


    She stepped forward, closing the distance.


    Feeling the sudden pressure, Tania’s breath hitched and cold sweat broke out across her forehead.


    “Wh–what?”


    Heidi narrowed her eyes, studying Tania carefully. “I’ve seen it more than once. What’s your rtionship with that man?”


    Tania’s lips trembled. She bit down on them quickly and forced a stiff smile. “That’s probably just one of the other residents. I like to chat with the neighbors when I’m out.”


    “Is that so? Because I’ve never seen that man inside this building before.”


    Heidi let out a coldugh and grabbed Tania’s wrist. “Who is he, exactly?”


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    Heidi’s strange behavior and Tania’s unnatural reaction didn’t escape Shannon’s notice.


    She stared at Tania, and when she saw the fine beads of sweat forming on her forehead, her heart clenched.


    “Tania, is this true?”


    Her tone was sharp and icy, making Tania jump again.


    Chapter 705 The Man by the Dumpster


    <b>45 </b>Free Coins


    “Heidi wouldn’t make something like this up. There’s something off about that man, isn’t there<b>?</b><b>” </b>


    Mnie was right behind her, grabbing Tania by the cor. “Talk! What exactly is your rtionship with him? If there’s nothing going on, just say it straight. All this dancing around is suspicious as hell!”


    All three women were staring Tania down, and she could feel the cold sweat soaking through her clothes, stering the fabric to her back.


    Tania swallowed hard and forced herself to speak. “I… aren’t you all misunderstanding. something? I’m from Krigan. I don’t know anyone here. I just chat with people around the building to pass the time. I’ve run into that guy a few times, and we’ve gotten familiar enough to say hi when we cross paths. He’s not a regr here, so maybe he’s just a handyman or a locksmith whoes by for work.”


    Her eyes flickered, and she dug her nails hard into her palms, using the sharp sting of pain to force herself to look calm.


    “Really?”


    “You sure about that?”


    Mnie and Heidi spoke at the same time, their gazes even sharper than before.


    Tania threw up her hands. “What… you think I’d lie to you? It’s just small talk! That can’t be some kind of crime, can it? Mrs. Shannon!”


    She backed up a few steps and hid behind Shannon, her eyes pleading.


    “I’m just a simple woman from the countryside. I really don’t understand what you two are getting at!”


    Tania’s face crumpled with what looked like genuine distress.


    Shannon studied her for a long moment but couldn’t detect anything off. She turned to Mnie with a frown.


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    Sara Lili


    <strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.