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

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

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

work. If you went in, you’d

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

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

new home.”

similar to a modern-day embodiment of a short,

him to be so well-mannered

“Thanks, it’s

very kind of

the least I can do.”

was warm and friendly.

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Curtis felt a surge of jealousy and

not invite me in for

glanced at him, clearly uninterested in extending the

“See you, Mr. Curtis!” She pulled Leanne inside,

Leanne’s wrist.

palm hot, scorching the delicate skin on

“Let’s talk.”

tried to pull her hand away, but he tightened his

was eyeing an opportunity to throw

Joy began to protest.

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