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.

fuss about?”

to tattle, “She won’t drink the

silently picked up the cup and took a few sips, her face. scrunching with each taste as if it were the most

bad?” Curtis raised an eyebrow

more in the kitchen.

vou one.”

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

could dismiss the intense flavor as if it were nothing. “Then you

immune system through osmosis?” Curtis teased, giving

Leanne’s cheeks and lips were a healthy pink, her skin smooth and soft. Curtis lingered longer than necessary, a hint of warmth flashing across

intimacy had become a rarity between them.

up, meeting Curtis’ gaze.

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light, or maybe it was the cozy ambience of the room, but

began, but the

his fingers gently tracing her delicate

the graceful curve of her neck and the soft

his voice

they traced her smooth skin,