Chapter 103

Leanne was momentarily stunned. It was the first time anyone had ever said something

like that to her.

“I’m okay. It’s not a hassle. But I’m afraid you…

“I’m relieved as long as it doesn’t bother you.”

Jeremy’s expression was a little uneasy, and he couldn’t quite meet her gaze, so his eyes drifted from hers, settling on the tip of her nose.

“Sorry, I came here on purpose today. I overheard Selina calling you guys.

Leanne caught the implication in his words. She had initially thought Selina was being impulsive, playing matchmaker without a clue, but Jeremy himself was making his intentions clear, putting it all out there.

And just like that, she was thrown into an awkward silence.

Jeremy seemed more nervous than she felt, his fist resting against his nose as he cleared his throat, his gaze shifting away.

The restaurant was cozily warm. Leanne was wearing an ivory cashmere cardigan, whose fabric looked light and soft.

Her hair was pulled back behind her ears, revealing her delicate and pretty cheeks. She was holding her coat and fidgeting with her smartphone.

The atmosphere was awkward and thick with an unspoken tension.

When Curtis walked in, what he saw was the exact scene.

His eyes lingered on Leanne for a second before he gave the man standing beside her an indifferent once-over, and then his gaze slid back.

his eyes took on

here like a statue, Leanne? You working a second job as a waitress after your shift?”

him and

withdrew her gaze, not even bothering with the pleasantries.

to see them there. “Are

to Curtis and his crew as Skyler and Devin,

eyes fixed on Leanne, who

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worried about the scar

so he booked me an appointment with the best reconstructive specialist in Emberland Country. It just so

if she hadn’t heard, her attention fixed on

to being the center of attention, Curtis wasn’t pleased with her disregard. Leanne didn’t want

felt.

day, aren’t you? Can’t even greet

greet you? By not spitting on

paused at

always seemed laid-back and often spoke with a smile, no one, not even those who hung out with him regularly, dared to be too casual around him.

one dared to talk to Curtis like

not Devin.

away from Jeremy and toward himself. He looked at her with lazy eyelids, taunting, “So fierce. What did I do to piss you

presence bugs me,” Leanne said

softer. “Then keep

“Freak!”

from the restroom, pushing and shoving each other playfully. They were surprised to see the two new arrivals, and Selina exclaimed with

tag along behind her. But she was four or five years younger than Suzan, and the older girls in that circle didn’t care to include a kid in their outings.

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