Chapter

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.

by the twisted greeting card

edge.

up, luggage in tow, ready to crash at

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

was

card into pieces, she might have doubted its existence, suspecting it to be a mere figment of her overactive imagination.

be

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

away.

clothes into her suitcase, “Sending me on a red-eye train, while he’s cuddled up with his fling, and why doesn’t

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

conceded, “Fine, dragging his butt out of a warm bed for a last-minute trip

to come over

glancing at the clock. “You’ll miss the trai

ent hurry”

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

room, fumbled for her phone, and switched on the

A power outage?

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