Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

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.

and Mr. Curtis have returned,” announced the maid.

Leanne turned around.

returned with Maddox Richardson, his

slung over his arm carelessly as he conversed with Maddox, a loose smile on his lips. Yet that smile faded subtly when his

Jennifer stood up with a wide grin,

replied, “Don’t you like surprises?”

pretended to be mad, though inside, she was more

his mother to fuss over him,

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in the house and let me eat

him playfully. “You never take anything seriously, do you?”

was little, Curtis had been quick-witted, charming when he wanted to be, and persuasive in

was still the same naughty boy, and Leanne had never been able to

sat beside Curtis.

authority, always made her feel a little intimidated.

to which Leanne responded with the respect of a student being questioned by the