Chapter 76

As Leanne descended the stairs, she casually mentioned to Laura, “Hey, could you swap out my sheets and comforter later? They reek of booze.”

Laura, ladling out some of the fish chowder she had been simmering in the kitchen, chimed in, “Do you think it’s time to get the cat vaccinated?”

“I’ve already set up the appointment,” replied Leanne, sliding a loaf of bread into the toaster. “I’ll take him for his shots and a check-up this weekend, then I can drop him off at the neighbors’ in Building 12.”

Laura couldn’t hide her pride as she said, “The gentleman over there said he’s worried the kitten might get lonely, so he’s decided to adopt the mother cat too. It’ll be nice for them to keep each other company.”

“That’s great news.”

With the hospital colleagues, Joy’s boss, and Selina’s friends all pitching in, homes for the cats were quickly found.

Leanne couldn’t help but smile, glad for the good turn of events.

The aftermath of last night’s drinking left her with little appetite, yet the food was delicious. Honestly speaking, Laura’s culinary skills were top-notch.

It would be a shame not to enjoy those dishes.

“Could you box these up for me?” Leanne asked.

aura misunderstood and quickly started boxing up, beaming with excitement, “Mr. Curtis

food. He’ll be thrilled!”

didn’t correct her as she put on her coat and wrapped a scarf around her neck, ready to step

holding a pale yellow box that seemed to contain some sort of pastries, but Leanne didn’t

gloves, Curtis glanced at her,

beanie

so much so that it unsettled him. He took off his coat slowly, eyeing her, “What happened yesterday that sent you off to drink alone?”

bending down to lace her boots. “Nothing

out had somehow

Chapter 76

ton of bricks,

storm that had destroyed a city but also cleared the skies above that had

gone, the

sense of

her, then there was nothing

time and emotion as nothing more than

could hurt her now. She

stood on the front steps, closed her eyes, and took

warmed her

the light, feeling that something was amiss but unable to pinpoint what it was.

ask more, but Leanne opened her eyes and descended the steps.

a ride? Jake can take you,” he called after

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