Chapter 512
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la nodded. “Yeats
As they entered, the stairwell, Ella said, “Ms. Saxon. Im home now. You should head back
Aria Sexum asked What floor do you Her out?
Fifth floor Ella replied.
here’s no clevate Aria asked
No Ella replied
Arta said. “Let me walk with you. Helps walk off dinner
Els didn’t refuse this time
The hallway lights were sound–activated Ella stomped her foot and the lights fisckeil on
Neither of them was particularly talkative, and they climbed the stairs in silence
When they reached the fifth floor, a figure swaying from side to side, reeking of alcohol, stumbled ahead of them
He fumbled with his keys the clinking metal making an unpleasant sound
Ella didn’t say anything and headed for her own apartment, taking out her keys
The drank muddle-aged man hadn’t yet opened hus door, but hearing movement he turned and grinned at her, Ella, back already
Ella nodded and replied. “Yeah
man was her landlord
What he saw Ana, he grinned widely and asked. “Your friend walked you bome?”
Weah Ella replied
The man hier upped and said. “Someone in the complex got robbed recently. Remember to check your doors and windows befor Seeping You’ve beer orning bone pretty late le careful on the road”
alls sodded. “Thank you. Fll be careful
The ryan kept funsbing with hos kec failing to get then in the lock just as he was about to bang to the door, il apered firmade, and a hand reached and grabbed his ear while cursing a drinking again? Why don’t you just drick
yourself in desh
yanked bem load Before closing the door she smiled at Elle and reminded her to lock up, then sh
Mila Milf in ware of warmth. When she slept rented du place it was exactly the landlord couple–kashic that we
Regensbering that Arm wall there she turned and painely asked. “Ms Saxon, would you like to come in for some
Sure Arsenodded.
Ella harry expected her to agree and qunk opened the doin
While Ella wytrys
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boil water Aria walked over to the balcony and checked the windows. The security bars were old. One good pull roght snap them
When illa came out with the water Arta was still standing there “Ms Saxon the waters reads
Ana turned around walked over and said. Once the semester starts, I’ll be at Mandino University a lot Laly will have on rampas. Peard will be home salune. I m not comfortable with that Why dont you move in with us?
Ella was stunned and instinctively wanted to refuse, but then she remembered what the landlord had said about a break–u and hesitated “My moms in the hospital, so whenever I have time, I go visit her I might not be able to properly take care o Pearl
Aria said. “I raise your salary by another 10 thousand dollars Once Owen or I get off work, you can go to the hospital be easter running between two places than three
Ella replied, Ms. Saxon, your salary is already very high. No need to raise it again. I’ll move in
Ella’s eyes grew damp. She knew Aria made the offer because she heard about the robbery and was worried about her salety
Aria smiled Tooks like you don’t have much stuff. Why not move tonight? We have a car If you need boxes or parking
materials we can call a delivery runner‘
Ella asked “Isnt that too rushed? Maybe tomorrow?
Aris smiled. Don’t worry about the hassle. You’re Pearl’s teacher
Malta norder and turned to her room Til park now then
ris called Owed to tell him about the move. Once she’s packed, come help if there’s too much to carr
Owe replied “Got in
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