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?”

quick to tattle, “She won’t drink the hot cocoa.”

took a few sips, her face. scrunching

an

“There’s more in the kitchen. I’ll

vou one.”

fine.” Curtis leaned in, sampling the hot cocoa from Leanne’s cup. “It’s just the hot cocoa. Can’t be that terrible.”

how he could dismiss the intense flavor as if it were nothing. “Then you have some

you. Is drinking it supposed to boost your immune system

bath, 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 his

gesture of intimacy had become a rarity

up, meeting Curtis’

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

but the words trailed off.

remained, his fingers gently tracing her delicate jawline,

curve of her neck and the soft contour

his voice casual but

as they traced her smooth skin, raising a shiver from

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