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.

the fuss about?” he

to tattle, “She won’t

at Leanne, who silently picked up the cup and took a few sips, her face. scrunching with each taste as if

it that bad?” Curtis raised an eyebrow playfully.

in the kitchen. I’ll

vou one.”

sampling the hot cocoa from Leanne’s cup. “It’s just the

as if it were nothing. “Then

system through osmosis?” Curtis teased, giving her cheek a gentle pinch.

out of the bath, Leanne’s cheeks and lips were a healthy pink, her skin smooth and soft. Curtis

small gesture of intimacy had

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

Leanne began, but the words trailed off.

tracing her delicate jawline, then

top revealed the graceful curve of her neck and the

asked, his voice

gaze followed his fingers as they traced her smooth skin, raising a shiver