Chapter 8

Sandra’s voice oozed familiarity with Curtis, and Leanne glanced up at her with a hint of

irritation.

Although they started at the same hospital and department in the same year, Sandra had always been at odds with her.

When Leanne married Curtis, she hadn’t even graduated from her advanced studies, let alone started at the hospital. Without family on her side, the bridal party consisted solely of her one friend, Joy.

“You guys haven’t seen that epic wedding photo, have you?” Sandra interrupted, “The one where they’re exchanging rings, and the bride’s wearing this dreamy veil. That profile, that vibe, it’s absolutely killer! Let me pull it up for you.”

She dug out the photo from some old news article online, and they all huddled around, chatting excitedly:

“Can’t see her face, but her figure screams knockout beauty!”

“Man, I’d love to know who she is.”

“Hey, Dr. Castillo, doesn’t that profile look like you?”

Leanne kept her composure and replied, “You must be mistaken.”

rolled her eyes dramatically, “As if she’d ever land a tycoon.”

face was as still as a pond. “How

thigh. “With Dr. Castillo’s looks and skills, snagging a

her hubby? If she married rich, she’d be flaunting

will you introduce your

cleaned her mouth, and said, “My husband is a ghost. Didn’t

Leanne came home to find Laura had prepared a feast, an array of dishes

argued, “Even if you don’t eat it, Mr. Curtis will.”

twelve dishes

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to return a small kindness with

fuss unless it was necessary. But once she closed her heart to someone, reopening it was a tall

even

“It’s all Mr. Curtis’ money. Cooking for

is just fine. If

her mouth shut.

come home. Laura kept glancing toward the door, unable to help herself. “Aren’t you going to call Mr. Curtis? It’s been

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