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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.

feeling returned, possibly heightened by the twisted greeting card she’d

edge.

her shift ended, Joy swung by to pick her up, luggage in tow, ready to crash at her. place for

no more flowers were

calm was almost eerie.

physically torn that card into pieces, she might have doubted its existence, suspecting it to be a mere figment of her

be

issue with a case

away.

on a red-eye train,

her, “Didn’t he say he’s joining you

butt out of a warm bed for a last-minute trip does make. me feel a bit better. Poor

over and Don’t

the trai “Damn it.”

ent hurry”

prepared to wash up, the lights in cer apartment abruptly went out, plunging her into darkness.

her phone, and switched on the flashlight,

A power outage?

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