Chapter28: Her Kelvin

Leila’s heart sped up. Her hands moistened and she subtly glanced around the office for any hidden cameras. There was nothing. More than ever, she wished Mike would disappear from her sight. “Him?” she whispered so the unwanted man watching her wouldn’t hear a thing she said. “Yes. Kelvin Michael Clyde. He’s there with you. Yes?” Yes but he came on his accord without her invitation. Leila could already sense her husband’s withdrawal before she spoke. “Enjoy the rest of your day, Leila.” “Kev, wait.” But he already ended the call. Leila flattened her hands on the table, her insides quaked in anger. She warned this guy to stay away from her, didn’t she? This bloody idiot. She opened her mouth to repeat the warning but Mike beat her to it. “Is that him? Your boyfriend?” “Yes.” And he was mad at her because of Mike. “Now, please leave.” Holding out his flowers to him, Leila murmured, “If this happens again, I’ll have to report you.” Mike accepted the flowers with a grim smile. She might ha