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?”

his cigarette but remembered

dish, he left it there, got

second floor was a grand suite, a living area greeting you at the entrance. Leanne was perched on a grape-purple velvet sofa, her head tilted back against the cushion, her gaze

a while before she heard

entered, his eyes fell

clear light, her skin smooth and delicate, resembling flawless

the delicate softness when

slightly from

she sat up straight as Curtis’ attention shifted away from her, indifferent.

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

you hide under the blanket?” he

to look as

there was a noticeable bulge in the neatly spread blanket, something that wasn’t there when she changed clothes after coming

room since.

back the blanket. To his surprise, he found a bunch of colorful little kittens, all curled up

about when the cat had stealthily hidden her litter

was momentarily stunned, then amused

only accessible from the outside with a key. How had

furrowed his brow immediately, dropping the blanket and stepping back, his distaste clear as day.

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