Chapter 13 Suspicious keys +25 BONUS Chapter 13 Suspicious Keys Neither I nor Melanie spoke in the elevator . She pouted and lowered her head while leaning against the elevator wall . Frankly , I couldn't be bothered to engage with her . Although her brother often spoiled her , I never had the patience . 2 When we reached Matthew's office , he was indeed in a meeting . One of his employees saw me and Melanie and called Matthew out . Matthew seemed shocked as his gaze shifted between our faces before stopping at me . 3 After some thought , he asked , " What are you- " Did I embarrass you ? Why should I dress up since I only went to the market ? " I interjected , knowing what he was about to say . Irritated , I retorted , " Pass me the keys . Ava's still asleep . " 1 Immediately after , Matthew rushed to his desk and retrieved the keys from his bag to hand them to me , saying , Didn't you ask Mel to send them to you ? " 2 I took the keys and glanced at a displeased Melanie . " Does she have the time to bring me the keys ? Pretending to be Mrs. Murphy here seems more important than passing me the keys . You should have a proper chat with ' Mrs. Murphy ! ' 8 " I don't think I can address her the same way . " I didn't spare Melanie's feelings this time . " Your big brother is amazing to make you his ' Mrs. Murphy . " " 9 ( C After saying that , I turned and headed out , not having the time to deal with them . After all , I needed to rush home before Ava woke up , or it'd be a disaster . I was fuming as I left the building with the keys and hailed a cab home . : After opening the door , I noticed two new keys on the keyring . Among the keys were the ones to my house , my in- laws ' house , and my office . I didn't know where the other two keys belonged to . 10 I quickly made up my mind and left again . I knew a few places in the east of town that specialized in key duplication , so I chose the smallest one and got them to make two copies before hurrying back home . 3 Ava pulled a miracle today as she remained sound asleep . However , Matthew returned not long after I got home . My heart pounded as I asked , " Why are you back so early ? " " I just wanted to make sure Ava was okay because I was worried she would wake up and cry , " Matthew said as he walked past me and entered the bedroom . Then he looked at Ava and asked , " She hasn't woken up yet , right ? " a Ava , previously asleep , must've heard Matthew's voice and woke up . She blinked her big eyes and exclaimed sweetly , " Daddy ! " 2 Matthew's eyes lit up , and he walked over with a radiant smile . He crouched and looked at Ava . " Hello , my sweetheart . " " Daddy ! I want ice cream ! " Ava licked her lips and looked at Matthew with big , hopeful eyes . 1 " All right , let's play a bit more , and then Daddy will take you and Mommy out for dinner and ice cream , okay ? " Matthew pinched Ava's little nose , and she climbed into his arms , clinging to his neck . 3 " Daddy , you're the best ! " Meanwhile , I noticed Ava might be thirsty after waking up from her nap and gave her some water . Soon after , Matthew carried her to the living room when I noticed his gaze briefly landing on the cabinet by the door . 6 It seemed like seeing the keys there eased his mind . ( 2 1/2 Chapter 13 Suspicious keys +25 BONUS I entered the kitchen without getting in his way and peeled some apples before cutting them and giving them to Ava to eat . I happened to glance at the cabinet while I absentmindedly cut the apples . To my shock , the keys were no longer there . 8 My heart pounded again , and my hands trembled , causing the apple I held to fall onto the coffee table . It startled Matthew as he observed me curiously