Chapter 11

As Leanne descended the staircase that morning, Curtis and Philip were already seated in the dining room.

The family dining table had its unwritten rules. When the elders were present, everyone had their assigned spots. The brothers sat opposite each other, leaving Leanne no choice but to take her usual seat beside Curtis despite her reluctance to engage with him.

As she moved towards Curtis’ side, he looked up, his gaze cunningly scanning her before. he let out a scornful chuckle.

Phillip caught the sound and asked, “What’s with the sneer?”

Curtis lifted his coffee cup, his tone dry. “Why don’t you show me how to flash a warm smile, and I’ll learn.”

Phillip just shook his head.

Leanne knew the hidden meaning behind Curtis’ sarcastic laugh. She turned around. “I’ll go wake Mary for breakfast.”

After a while, Maddox and Jennifer joined them at the table. Leanne helped Mary to her seat at the head before sitting back down beside Curtis.

They were in the middle of breakfast when they saw Sarah emerge from a guest room on the first floor.

Mary looked puzzled. “Did we have visitors last night?”

Sarah answered with restrained politeness. “Last night, Mr. Curtis stayed in there.”

clattered subtly around the table as Mary instantly turned to Curtis and Leanne. “Why

fork, Leanne was at

late and

Leanne a bite of food, his lips forming a sweet smirk. “Darling, dig in.”

the garlic on her plate. Thanks, but no thanks.

overdoing the performance, Maddox cleared his

returned to Stonebridge last week. I’ll

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looked uneasy. That was the

out.

would come

healed by now. This old body cant handle

to Leanne’s eyes, which she hurriedly tried to hide

and glanced at Mary. “Stop

Leanne. “Oh, my dear, no more tears I’m fine You’re my lucky star Just come by more often, and I’ll live

ached. Then I’ll take the day off to stay with

healing hands that save lives. The hospital needs you, and patients are waiting Come back to me after

as soon as I can. If you feel unwell at all,

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