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

He’ll be thrilled!”

her coat and wrapped a scarf around her neck, ready to step

was when Curtis walked in, holding a pale yellow box that seemed to contain

off his leather gloves, Curtis

her beanie down

had returned from his trip, their conversations were always tense, but today she was surprisingly calm, so much so that it unsettled him. He took off his coat slowly, eyeing her, “What happened

to lace her boots.

her heart out had somehow brought

Chapter 76

had never loved her hit her like a ton of bricks, almost

city but also cleared the skies above that

storm gone, the

unprecedented sense of

never loved her, then there was nothing

of wasted time and emotion as nothing more than caring for a

hurt her now. She was armored, with no

past days’ snow had stopped. She stood on the front steps, closed her eyes, and took

sun warmed

silhouette against the light, feeling that something was

ask more, but Leanne opened her eyes and

Jake can take you,” he called after

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