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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?

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

an update just five minutes

decked out in

the screen, with two

took the cigarette from his

the carpet, knees hugged to her chest, engrossed in the movie.

sat beside

was absorbed in the film, Jeremy was absorbed in her,

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pinched into a V-shape

wife, huh?” He

line here,” 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 to

finish, Curtis tossed back the phone, nearly hitting him in the

over Curtis’ brooding features, and his

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

stared in confusion, “You finally got divorced, free at

of Curtis’ divorce from Leanne had spread like wildfire in

Iceland the same day, cutting off contact

of the holiday spirit, Devin had called the guys

back from his trip, seemed even more downcast than before.

else was enjoying the party,

sation.

were looking forward to

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