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

friend just moved in. She must be busy. Take the day off and help

Boss. I haven’t finished my project, and everyone else is at work.

in the mood for work. If

offered, “You’ve gone out of your way today. Why not come

cup of coffee?”

wouldn’t want to impose,” Austin declined. “I didn’t realize you’d just moved in and didn’t bring a housewarming gift. I’ll make it up to you some

new home.”

similar to a modern-day embodiment of a short, ugly, and malicious character that Leanne had initially envisioned.

hadn’t expected him to be so well-mannered

“Thanks, it’s

very kind of

the least I can do.”

was

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the sidelines, Curtis felt a surge of jealousy and bitterness.

me in for a cup of coffee?”he

clearly uninterested

pulled Leanne

Leanne’s

his palm hot, scorching the delicate skin on

“Let’s talk.”

to pull her hand away, but he

who seemed clueless but was eyeing an opportunity to throw a

Joy began to

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