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Leanne had never been comfortable around De predatory glint in his eyes, was downright unse

spoken to her, with a

She could still recall the last time he’d touched her had, and it felt like being ensnared by a viper.

But he always managed to present himself as a gentleman, making her wonder if she was misjudging him.

He was adept at toggling between innocence and sleaze, so much so it seemed almost schizophrenic.

With no hard evidence, Leanne couldn’t be completely certain he was the culprit.

Frowning, she made a point to walk past Derek White without giving him the time of day.

Unbeknownst to her, as she left, Derek’s gaze lingered on her retreating figure, his facade of decency slipping away to reveal a smirk tinged with darkness.

Curtis treated her like disposable garments, and it appeared his latest conquest had arrived sooner than anticipated.

greeting card she’d received. Leanne had been

edge.

her up, luggage in tow, ready to crash

it clear to her hospital colleagues that no more flowers were to b accepted. Since

was almost eerie.

doubted its existence, suspecting it to be a

be

evening, as she and Joy were enjoying a homemade dinner, Joy’s phone rang with a crisis from work, an issue with a case that needed immediate attention. It was Joy’s case, and no one else could handle it, and her

away.

on a red-eye train,

gently reminded her, “Didn’t he say he’s joining you on the

of a warm bed for a last-minute trip does

to come over and Don’t worry alright?

trai “Damn it.”

ent hurry”

to her meal, but as she prepared to wash up, the lights in

pausing to wipe her hands, she scrambled back to the dining room, fumbled for her phone, and

A power outage?

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