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

said, “Your friend just moved in. She must be busy.

feigned protest. “No way, Boss. I haven’t finished my project, and everyone else

you’re not in the mood for work. If you went in, you’d only distract my

gone out of your way today.

cup of coffee?”

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 other time. Congratulations on

new home.”

description, Austin was nothing similar to a modern-day embodiment of

hadn’t expected him to be

“Thanks, it’s

kind of you.”

I

exchange between them was warm and

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on the sidelines, Curtis felt a surge

in for a cup of coffee?”he

clearly uninterested in extending the invitation.

pulled Leanne inside, about

grabbed Leanne’s wrist.

palm hot, scorching the delicate skin on Leanne’s

“Let’s talk.”

to pull her hand away, but

opportunity to throw

should I…” Joy began

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