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

as a pond. “How do you know

emphatically slapped her thigh. “With Dr. Castillo’s looks

“It’s been two years, and have you ever seen her hubby? If she married rich, she’d be flaunting him by

Dr. Castillo, when will you introduce your

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

her shift, Leanne came home to find Laura had

less, but Laura argued, “Even if you don’t

twelve dishes by

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was easygoing, always keen to return a small kindness with

But once she closed her heart to someone, reopening

need to be wasteful, even if we can afford it.”

muttered under her breath. “It’s all Mr. Curtis’ money. Cooking for him isn’t wasteful.”

leisurely. “My hearing is just fine. If you want to grumble, do

clamped her mouth

was nearly ready, and Curtis still hadn’t come home. Laura kept glancing toward the door, unable to help herself. “Aren’t you going to call Mr. Curtis?

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