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.”

around the table as Mary instantly turned to Curtis and Leanne. “Why on earth would you sleep in the guest

off guard and still holding her fork, Leanne was at a

“I got back late and didn’t want

of food, his lips forming a sweet smirk. “Darling, dig

on her plate. Thanks, but no

overdoing the performance, Maddox cleared

last week. I’ll schedule an appointment for you. He’s the best in the field

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was the last thing

out.

would come

calm as ever. “Dear, Tyler knows my coin herche wete a sute would’ve been healed by now. This old body cant handle he sine anymore Going to the hospital is

Leanne’s eyes, which she

his tongue and glanced at

I’m fine You’re my lucky star Just come by more often,

take the day off to stay with you.”

The hospital needs you, and patients are waiting Come back to me after your

you

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