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?”

was quick to tattle, “She won’t drink the

took a few sips, her face. scrunching with each taste as if it were the most

raised an

need,” Laura interjected. “There’s more in the

vou one.”

from Leanne’s cup. “It’s just the hot cocoa. Can’t

fathom how he could dismiss the intense flavor as if it were

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

smooth and soft. Curtis lingered longer

small gesture of intimacy had become a

looked up, meeting Curtis’

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was the cozy ambience of the room, but Curtis’ eyes

the words trailed

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

of her neck and the soft contour

is it?” Curtis asked, his voice casual but laced with something deeper.

fingers as they traced her smooth skin, raising a