Chapter 122

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The coffee table was overflowing with snacks and drinks, so they had been corner and the living room floor had become a makeshift buffet spread out on the carper

Leanne came back with two freshly washed glasses, just as Joy and Selina were getting a movie queued up on the projector.

They dimmed the overhead lights, leaving the warm glow of a couple of floor lamps to set the mood.

Nestled into the couch, sipping on fine wine, and engaging in laid-back conversation, th atmosphere was the epitome of relaxation.

Jeremy, hearing that the lasagna sitting neglected at the edge of the spread was Leanne’s homemade specialty, asked, “Mind if I try some?”

Leanne quickly interjected, “Oh, that? It’s not great. You should stick to the other stuff, and there’s plenty to go around.”

But Jeremy had already taken a bite and swallowed, “It’s actually pretty good.”

He ended up polishing off the entire dish, leaving Leanne in disbelief, “You really don’t have to force yourself.”

Joy, with a playful nudge, teased, “What’s next, eating a dishrag? I’m impressed.”

Meanwhile, across town.

“When did Selina get so chummy with Leanne?” Devin was lounging with his legs propped up after a game of cards, scrolling through his social feed.

“Is that Leanne’s place? She’s made it pretty cozy.” He offered his commentary while scrolling, “And what’s Jeremy doing there too?

nearby armchair, Curtis who had been preoccupied all evening suddenly tensed, a cigarette

update just five

backdrop was Leanne’s place, decked out in a festive

dominated half the screen, with two others

from his mouth,

knees hugged

sat beside

was absorbed in the film, Jeremy

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into a V-shape in Curtis’ hand.

huh?” He

Devin remarked, “Sure, you and Leanne au divorced, and who she sees is none of your business, but couldn’t he have waited just a bit longer

tossed back the phone, nearly

overhead light cast orange shadows over Curtis’ brooding features,

booze shut you up?” he growled, the words sharp

finally got divorced, free at last,

divorce from Leanne had spread like

to celebrate, but Curtis had jetted off to Iceland the same day, cutting

holiday spirit, Devin had called the guys

seemed even more

enjoying the party, Curtis was aloof, barely responding to

sation.

were

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