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

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.”

come on,” Sandra rolled her eyes dramatically, “As if she’d ever land

as a pond. “How do you know my luck isn’t

nurse emphatically slapped her thigh. “With Dr. Castillo’s looks and skills, snagging a tycoon would be a piece of

and have you ever seen her hubby? If she married rich,

Castillo, when will you introduce your husband to us?”

“My husband is a

of stunned faces behind. After her shift, Leanne came home to find Laura had prepared a feast, an array of dishes on the table, many of which, like eggplant and asparagus,

Laura argued, “Even if you don’t eat it,

eat twelve

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keen to return a small kindness

But once she closed her heart to someone, reopening it was

need to be wasteful, even if we can

under her breath. “It’s all Mr. Curtis’ money. Cooking for him

ate leisurely. “My hearing is just fine. If you want to grumble, do it further away.”

clamped her mouth

glancing toward the door, unable to help