Chapter 128

eyes followed him to the butts on the ground. Someone had been lurking th

half an hour.

or nearly

“Why don’t you stay at our place for a few days?” Jeremy suggested, “You’ll feel safer with Selina around.”

But Leanne declined, “It’s too late to burden you now. I have another place I can go, se don’t worry about me.”

Respecting her boundaries, Jeremy didn’t push further.

The Crystal Cove Villas was recently transferred to her name, thanks to Caleb’s legal maneuvering, with Curtis nowhere in sight.

After Jeremy dropped her off at Crystal Cove Villas and helped her with her luggage, Laura’s face lit up, resembling a child who had just spotted their parents returning home, “Ma’am, you’re back. Shall I take your bags up? I’ve kept your bedroom spotless.”

“Are

you hungry? How about I whip up some late-night snacks for you? Maybe some chicken noodle soup or a hearty fish stew?”

Leanne calmed the overzealous Laura, “No need, Laura. I’m not hungry.”

Laura, pausing, glanced at Jeremy, “And you are?”

“I’m a friend of Leanne’s,” Jeremy replied, handing over the bags. Turning to Leanne, he added, “It’s late. Get some rest. You’re safe here. If you need anything, just call me. My phone’s on all night.”

Leanne expressed her gratitude, “I’m sorry for the trouble tonight.”

Jeremy smiled warmly, “Helping you out is no trouble at all. In fact, it makes me happy.”

like a sincere gesture of warmth was extended her way, but Leanne hesitated, afraid it might be

cleared his throat, “I gotta go. Goodnight, Leanne.”

all night, and with the cl headed to her room for a

Pogromnunt, Leanne finally

to d

filled with her own con orting scent, and the gentle glow from the nightlight stood guard like a loyal knight, ensuring her

over the years. Gone were the days of easy frights and nightmares. It

slowly dissipated, and

awoke to a shadow looming

through her scalp that prompted a gasp. She jolted upright, recoiling in her bed

practically at a standstill when

heart to resume its normal rhythm.

you out of your mind? Creeping around in the middle of the night,

to the floor. He bent down to pick it

up

and

wanted to check on you. I don’t know you

the pillow and started whacking him with

Curtis square in the face. He winced and waited for her

“If

now,” he said, rubbing his nose, “Feel better? If not, hit me again.”

him with the pillow, unleashing her

from her grasp, his patience worn thin. “Do

Leanne’s eyes, but she fought them back fiercely. Crying

the gloss of tears threatening

the back

time to persuade her to trust h

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