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.

face, his eyes took on

Leanne? You working a second job as a waitress after your

and Jeremy only then noticed him and Suzan,

gaze, not even bothering with the pleasantries.

Jeremy?” Suzan seemed surprised to see them there. “Are you guys here for dinner,

as Skyler and Devin, but he managed a polite,

was distracted, his inscrutable eyes fixed on Leanne, who ignored

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Chapter 103

“Curtis was worried about

so he booked me an appointment with the best reconstructive specialist in Emberland

acted as if she hadn’t heard, her attention fixed

her disregard. Leanne didn’t want to engage with him, but he seemed determined

felt.

by the day, aren’t you? Can’t even greet me when

turned around, glancing at him. Why should I greet you? By not spitting on you, I’m

Suzan paused at that.

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

talk to Curtis

Skyler, not Devin.

away from Jeremy and toward himself. He looked at her with lazy eyelids,

me,” Leanne said

his voice surprisingly softer. “Then keep on looking at me until you become comfortable with my presence.”

“Freak!”

other playfully. They were surprised to see the two new arrivals, and Selina exclaimed with delight,

Suzan, liking to tag along behind her. But she was four or five years younger than

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