Chapter 5

The maid had just brewed a fresh pot of Earl Grey, Jennifer’s absolute favorite, especially when the first flush of spring infused the air with its delicate aroma. She took a sip and went to the point without skipping a beat, “Have you talked to Curtis about what we discussed last time?”

Leanne hesitated for a moment. “Not yet.”

She had tried reaching out when he was still in Manhattan. Over the phone, she had suggested they should talk in person, but he was busy, hardly patient enough to listen, simply brushing her off with, “Let’s talk when I get back.”

After several failed attempts to call him again, Leanne had given up.

“You never take anything to heart,” Jennifer frowned deeply. “I told you to talk to him, and it’s been ages since then. I have no idea if you’ve even brought it up. Now that Curtis is back, you guys should really find some time, clear things up. The faster you face it, the quicker you can put it all behind you. Living like this is just a pain for others.

Jennifer had been troubled by Curtis and Leanne’s marriage for years, wishing she had never given in to their union.

“Divorce would be a relief for both of you. I’m only thinking of what’s best for you.”

Leanne cast her gaze down to her tea cup.

It would indeed be a relief if she didn’t love Curtis.

“I’ll discuss it with him,” she murmured.

Curtis have returned,” announced the

Leanne turned around.

returned with Maddox

with Maddox, a loose smile on his lips. Yet that smile faded subtly when his eyes landed on

overjoyed at seeing her son after a long time, Jennifer stood up with a wide grin, “What’s with the sudden return, without even a word to me?”

replied, “Don’t you

for me,” Jennifer pretended to be mad, though inside, she was more than happy to see Curtis. “You’ve lost weight again. Haven’t you been eating well

lazily, Curtis allowed his mother to fuss

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you go again. Why don’t you keep me in the

never take anything

charming when he wanted to be,

had matured over the years, but at heart, he was still the same naughty boy, and Leanne had never been able to

Leanne sat

of stature and authority, always

the table, Maddox asked after her politely, inquiring about her job, to which Leanne responded with

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