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

correct her as she put on her coat and

pale yellow box that seemed to contain some sort of

leather gloves, Curtis glanced at

pulling her beanie down over her ears.

Curtis 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

nothing,” Leanne muttered, bending down to lace her boots. “Nothing important.”

heart out had somehow

Chapter 76

her hit her like a ton of bricks, almost shattering her to pieces. But in the aftermath, she felt

also cleared the skies above that had been overcast

storm gone, the light poured in.

unprecedented sense of calm

never loved her, then there was nothing to

years of wasted time and emotion as nothing more than

her now. She was armored,

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

warmed her face.

feeling that something

more, but Leanne opened her eyes

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

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