Chapter 55

Devin’s parties were legendary for their raucous energy, with thumping bass lines and an endless supply of booze.

As the music pulsed, bodies swayed, and the usual barriers of social class seemed to melt away in the rhythm.

Suzan was the belle of the ball, effortlessly charming her way through the crowd. With every conversation, she caught the ball and tossed it back with grace, her wit as sharp as a tack. She was the very image of high EQ and social grace.

Jennifer often complained about Leanne’s shyness and lack of social savvy. To her, Suzan was the epitome of confidence and social grace.

Joy thrived in these settings, darting through the crowd like a social butterfly, her original reasons for attending long forgotten.

Leanne, no dancer, sought refuge in a quiet corner. Just as she settled down, she felt a gaze upon her.

Glancing across, she noticed Selina at the other end of the couch, her leg in a cast resting. on the armrest, wearing a surprised expression.

“I looked for you and you ignored me. You said you’d be resting at home, and here you are at a party!” Selina complained.

Leanne glanced at her, “Does your nurse even know you’re out?”

Selina pouted, playing the sympathy card, “I just wanted to hang out with you.”

Coming to Suzan’s party to seek her out was certainly creative.

go sing the national anthem at the White House instead?” Selina was speechless..

you’re staying

food in Emberland anymore,” Suzan confessed,

Curtis left his thriving business on Bullion Boulevard.

paused at the comment, the answer to her long-held

had decided to return home

then back home again, he was truly devoted.

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Chapter 55

of hair from her face. She blushed at the mention of Curtis.

outside, “Don’t tease. Curtis isn’t swayed by

followed her gaze to

the roses were still meticulously tended, blooming vibrantly.

hand in his

on call, taking time out for a party.

or just coincidence? He suddenly looked inside.

you!” exclaimed

two really are synced up. You mention him and he senses it, huh?”

him through the glass, the sweetness between them nearly palpable,

it felt like to

she thought Suzan and Curtis

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