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?”

to put out his cigarette but remembered there was

out the cigarette on the eggplant dish, he

second floor was a grand suite, a living area greeting you at the entrance. Leanne

while before

entered, his eyes fell

was exposed under the clear light, her skin smooth and delicate, resembling flawless marble complemented by the emerald hue of her jade

the delicate softness

winced slightly from the brightness and

up straight as Curtis’ attention

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an important topic, Curtis’

you hide under the blanket?” he asked.

to

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

room since.

blanket. To his surprise, he found a bunch of colorful little kittens, all

had

then

room was locked, only accessible from the outside with a key. How had

and stepping back, his distaste clear as day.

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