Chapter 112

Compared to Curtis, who thrived on ribbing her poking fun, and generally giving her a hard time, she naturally enjoyed spending time with Phillip, who was stable and gentlemanly. Her fondness for him did not stem from romantic feelings. After all, he was seven years her senior. When Leanne first arrived at the Richardson family as a child, he was already a grown man.

To Leanne, Phillip was a beacon of warmth and reliability, a figure of trust for a little orphan girl guided by her instinct to seek comfort and avoid harm.

If she had to marry into the Richardson family, Phillip was the safer bet than Curtis.

Looking back over the past three years, she thought events had proven her initial thought

correct.

All she wanted was to fulfill Mary’s wish by marrying into the Richardson family, quietly getting through three years, and then getting a divorce.

But Curtis insisted on meddling with her, seducing her, and then abandoning her.

If only it had been Phillip.

He was a good man. Even if he didn’t love her, he would at least respect her and not harm, her.

When news came that Mary was back in town but under the weather, the house was abuzz with visitors throughout the day.

Perez family had also dropped by.

seen Devin in ages. I do miss him.”

by his ears, where he’d been sleeping off a

slumped in the living

surprise, it

sister-in-law were gone.

“Did

looking gentle. “You’re family. Just make yourself at home. If

tired, sleep. Curtis will be home soon. Here, have some fruits.”

Chapter 112

feast of snacks and drinks.

time with the Richardson family since little, felt right at home. Whatever Mary offered, he ate without hesitation.

enjoying the food, Mary sighed sadly. “Curtis and Leanne have been arguing again. For the life of me, I don’t know what about. I’m old, and they don’t tell me anything, leaving

them?” Devin said, “Curtis has a crush on Suzan. Just

him, “Did Curtis

Suzan is as clear as day. But if you asked him if the grass had ever declared

waited years for her. If Leanne hadn’t come between them, they would’ve been married by

broke up a long time ago.” Mary retorted,

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