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

my food. He’ll be thrilled!”

and wrapped a scarf

seemed to contain some

gloves, Curtis glanced at her,

said, pulling her beanie down over her ears.

trip, their conversations were always tense, but today she was surprisingly calm, so much so that it unsettled him. He took off

nothing,” Leanne muttered, bending down to lace

heart out had somehow

Chapter 76

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

was like a storm that had destroyed a city but also cleared the skies above that had been overcast for years.

the storm gone, the light

an unprecedented sense of calm and

Curtis had never loved her, then there was nothing

wasted time and emotion as nothing more than caring

could hurt her now. She was

in the air as the past days’ snow had stopped. She stood on the front steps, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath of the crisp air, letting it fill her lungs before exhaling

warmed

the light, feeling that something was amiss but unable

but Leanne opened

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

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