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

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

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

his leather gloves, Curtis glanced at

her beanie down over her ears.

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

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

had somehow brought her

Chapter 76

had never loved her hit her like a ton of bricks, almost shattering her to pieces. But in the

a storm that had destroyed a city but also cleared the

storm gone, the light

felt an unprecedented sense

never loved her, then there was nothing to cling to, nothing

emotion

could hurt her now.

stopped. She stood on the front steps, closed her

sun warmed

light, feeling that something was amiss

opened her eyes and

can take you,” he called

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