Chapter 86

Curtis only noticed Austin standing there by then.

Austin nodded politely at Curtis, and then introduced himself briefly to Leanne.

“Oh, so you’re Joy’s boss,” Leanne realized with an epiphany.

“Oh, does Joy mention me often?” Austin asked, “What exactly did she say?”

Well, Joy said nothing much about him, just some curses about a lifetime without sex, infertility, having kids with defects, and things like that.

Joy quickly pinched Leanne, desperately signaling her with her eyes.

Leanne’s replied awkwardly, “She says you’re a great boss.”

Austin glanced at Joy meaningfully, her evasive gaze betraying her guilt.

“It seems you haven’t said anything good about me.”

“What? No way. I only said nice things about you!” Joy poked Leanne in the ribs

on, make something up!”

Leanne nearly choked.

“Come

today,” Austin said, “Your friend just moved in. She must be busy. Take the day

haven’t finished my project, and everyone else is at work. It wouldn’t be fair for me to take

in the mood for work. If you went in, you’d only distract my other

your

cup of coffee?”

in and didn’t bring

new home.”

embodiment of

expected him to be so well-mannered and

“Thanks, it’s

kind of you.”

least I can do.”

between them was warm and

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the sidelines, Curtis felt a surge of

in for

uninterested in

Mr. Curtis!” She pulled Leanne inside,

Leanne’s

in a frenzy, his palm hot, scorching the delicate skin on Leanne’s wrist.

“Let’s talk.”

hand away, but he

who seemed clueless but was eyeing an opportunity to throw

should I…” Joy began

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