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.

the twisted greeting card she’d received. Leanne had been so on e

edge.

pick her up, luggage in tow, ready to crash at her.

more flowers were to b accepted. Since

calm was almost

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

be

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

away.

cursed Austin as she stuffed clothes into her suitcase, “Sending me on a red-eye train, while he’s cuddled up

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

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

come over and Don’t worry alright? Call me if you need anything”

trai “Damn it.” Joy dashed

ent hurry”

up, the lights in cer apartment abruptly

dining room, fumbled for her phone, and switched on the flashlight,

A power outage?

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