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.”

turned to Curtis and

holding her fork, Leanne was

late and didn’t

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

glared at the garlic on her

the performance, Maddox cleared his

Stonebridge last week.

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uneasy. That 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

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

glanced

my lucky star Just come by more often, and I’ll live another three years.”

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

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

If you feel unwell at

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