Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

Chapter 51

Laura mumbled an incoherent response, her mind a haze of unanswered questions. Rumors were swirling like autumn leaves outside, and she had no idea who was stirring the pot.

Curtis, on the other hand, wasn’t looking for an answer.

“Since you’re living under this roof, you better figure out who’s the boss around here. Stop. worrying about the chatterboxes outside.”

Laura quickly piped up, “Well, that’s you, of course!”

Curtis chuckled and then said, “If the folks at my company were as slow on the uptake as you, they’d be out of a job.”

Laura was at a loss, her left hand clenching her right in a knot of nerves, “But aren’t you the boss?”

un around.

Curtis turned off the faucet, grabbed a mug, and glanced at her as he spun

“You’re here to take care of Leanne. It’s been three years. How have you not figured out who’s your boss?” he continued.

Laura stood frozen, bewildered by the exchange.

With his point made, Curtis left without another word.

His hint had hit home. The very next day, Laura’s demeanor towards Leanne changed dramatically.

Bright and early the next morning, as Leanne was about to head down to feed the cat, Laura dashed ahead of her. “Oh, let me do that You shouldn’t trouble yourself. If you get cat hair on you, Mr. Curtis won’t be able to come near you.”

Leanne shot back, “Maybe it would be better if he was allergic to death.”

it was laden with

Laura rushed over to pull out her chair,

with a smile.

Once

Laura eagerly offered, I’ve made

Which would you like

owder, I guess.

spoonful, Laura exclaimed, “Careful, it’s hot! Maybe I should blow on

deadpanned, “Or you could just eat

didn’t want you to burn yourself.” Leanne felt oddly out

dwell on it.

gave her heart freely to others. But once betrayed or hurt, she shut them out for good.

lose her trust forever.

had the rare luxury of a day off, a chance to

Curtis came down, seating

Curtis threw several glances her way. Leanne ignored them, leisurely enjoying her own

bowl, Curtis stood up, straightened his tie,

if his comings and goings meant nothing

until Curtis had buttoned up and strapped on his watch that she even looked up

“I gotta go.”

glanced at him, puzzled by his need to inform

never bothered to tell her when he went to Emberland,

outing?

replied with a disinterested acknowledgement.

prodded, “Aren’t you going to ask where I’m