Chapter 129

sibly looking for

eth the world, leisurely

Leanne glared at Curtis as he rummaged throu something he’d left behind.”

It was well past midnight, and Curtis seemed

poking around here and there

Leanne, struggling to keep her eyes open, coulint resist prodding him, “What on earth are you searching for?”

He shot back. “Why do you care? Planning on keeping it for yourself?”

“Oh come on,” she scoffed, “Whatever it is, it’s not worth more than this house.”

Curtis hummed lowly, “You’d be surprised.”

Leanne, leaning against the cabinet door, pleaded, “I’m exhausted. Can you hurry up?”

“If you’re tired, go to sleep. I’ve stayed here before. It’s not like I’ll get lost,” Curtis replied nonchalantly as he pulled open a drawer and examined a pair of wooden combs he’d found inside.

They were exquisite rosewood, carved with intricate patterns, the wood exuding a subtle, rich fragrance.

“Those combs are pretty fancy. Where’d they come from?” he asked.

Leanne glanced at them, “They were a gift from Grandma for my wedding.”

once for lifelong love, twice

use them?” Curtis

yawning with a nasal twang, admitted,

quipped, his eyes gleaming with mischief, “See, it’s all

her eyes, “Nutcase.”

noticed, much to her surprise, he was actually still wearing his

squinted at the ring for a few seconds

little importance, “Wore it too long. Taking it off

Leanne was speechless.

14:35

in

and with es

weaving rough her fair, gently massage

was lulled back into a deep,

pillow, and Clinis, perhaps out of boredom, packed

murmured to himself,

neatly tucked into

restless night interrupted by Curtis’ antes, she was still groggy as

had prepared breakfast, “I made your favorite soup.”

lavish spread on the table, a stark contrast to her own makeshift meals lifted Leanne’s

soup, the sound of footsteps descending the staircase

attention.

she saw Curtis buttoning his cuffs, the picture of sophistication in a tailored white shirt and black trousers. His ensemble accented his broad shoulders and

its platinum face reflecting a cool, expensive

looked invigorated, betraying

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