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

Chapter 24

Curtis like the saying, ‘Cutting

off Shed with a hint of mischief in his voice. “You know, it’

your nose to spite your face. The guy has a constitution stronger than an ox.”

“What other choice do I have?” Leanne retorted, rolling her eyes. “String him up like a Thanksgiving turkey? I can barely lift the guy.”

“Why not call for backup if you can’t handle it?” Curtis suggested, a playful smirk crossing his face. “Why am I here if not to keep people from messing with you?”

Despite knowing he was sweet-talking, Leanne couldn’t help but feel a flutter in her heart

at his words.

Leanne returned to her room and indulged in a long, hot bubble bath, which had done. wonders for her mood. When she emerged, wrapped in a fluffy white towel, Laura had whipped up some hot cocoa.

The rich aroma instantly hit Leanne, making her turn away. “Just try a little,” Laura coaxed. Leanne wrinkled her nose, unconvinced. “I’ve already had a hot bath. I won’t catch a cold.”

Curtis strolled in, having shed his coat, tie, and watch, his shirt unbuttoned at the top, exuding an air of relaxed, indifferent charm.

about?” he asked.

to tattle, “She won’t drink the

who silently picked up the cup and took a few sips, her

an

need,” Laura interjected. “There’s more in the kitchen. I’ll get you

vou one.”

in, sampling the hot cocoa from Leanne’s cup. “It’s just the hot cocoa. Can’t be that

dismiss the intense flavor as

you. Is drinking it supposed to boost your immune system through osmosis?” Curtis teased, giving her

healthy pink, her skin smooth and soft. Curtis lingered

had become a

looked up, meeting

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an illusion caused by the light, or maybe it was the cozy ambience

Leanne began, but the words

remained, his fingers gently tracing her delicate jawline, then slowly gliding

top revealed the graceful curve of her neck and the soft contour

Curtis asked, his voice casual but laced with something deeper.

her smooth skin,