Chapter 34

It was such a distant detail that it was barely within Curtis’ memory.

“Do you make these two dishes a lot?” he asked.

Laura looked sheepish as she murmured, “Well…”

“No wonder she’s getting skinnier every year.” Curtis said icily.

He was the kind of guy who wore a smile like an easy garment, exuding a carefree charm that led people to think he was approachable, a real easy-going fella.

But when the smile faded, an innate and indifferent vibe emanated from him, striking a chord of intimidation.

“She’s picky and won’t touch eggplants or lettuce. Didn’t you know that?” Curtis pressed.

“I thought you liked them…”

“How often am I home to eat, huh?”

His casual retort carried an undercurrent of icy pressure that hit you head-on.

Laura was startled, fiddling with her hands, her voice dropping to a whisper, “So, should I not make it anymore?”

put out his cigarette but remembered there was no ashtray

on the eggplant dish, he left it there, got

at the entrance. Leanne was perched on a grape-purple

waiting a while before

entered, his eyes fell on

skin smooth and delicate, resembling

still remembered the delicate softness when he touched

the light, winced slightly from the brightness and took a few seconds to register

composure, she sat up straight as Curtis’ attention shifted

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was about to broach an important topic, Curtis’ attention got caught by the

hide under

Instinctively, Leanne turned to

was a noticeable bulge in the neatly spread blanket, something that wasn’t there

the room

blanket. To his surprise, he found a bunch

was clueless about when the cat had stealthily hidden her litter in

momentarily stunned, then amused and baffled.

the outside with

blanket and stepping back, his distaste clear

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