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.”

cutlery clattered subtly around the table as Mary instantly turned to Curtis and Leanne. “Why on earth would you

guard and still holding her fork, Leanne was at a

back late

spoke, he nonchalantly served Leanne a bite of food, his lips forming a sweet smirk.

at the garlic on her

was overdoing the performance, Maddox cleared his throat. “Let’s just eat.”

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

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looked uneasy. That was the last thing she

out.

would come

a sute would’ve been healed by now. This old

admission brought tears to Leanne’s eyes, which she hurriedly tried to hide

his tongue and glanced at Mary. “Stop upsetting her

tears I’m fine You’re my lucky star Just come by more often, and I’ll live

take the day off

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

as I can. If you feel

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