Chapter 130

Leanne frowned, irritation etched in the creases of her brow, “Like I said, it’s none of your business.”

Her refusal to argue was, in essence, an admission of guilt.

A fire ignited within Curtis, a blaze of anger that snuffed out his appetite. He dropped his spoon back into the bowl with a clatter.

“So, what’s the story? You suddenly move back and now Golden Grove Manors is too cramped for you?” He sneered, “Since when did the Turner family fall on hard times? Can’t afford to gift a house and now you’re back squatting in your ex’s place?”

Leanne pushed her bowl away and stood up abruptly.

“Curtis, grab your things and get out. I never want to see you again.” she spat.

Snatching her coat, she prepared to leave for work.

Laura stood by

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tching her apron in a fluster “Aren’t you going to finish your breakfast? you to eat on the go…”

ary.” Leanne’s voice was icy, “You work for him, and I certainly don’t need es lingering around. You might as well leave with him.”

nad just dropped her off, and Curtis already knew about it. Laura him off; that was the only way he could have found out.

must have

in not…” Laura started to explain, but Leanne was not in the mood for excuses.

at the dining table, his handsome face clouded with brooding darkness.

her shoes and descended the front steps, only to spin around and fiddle with the keypad

the lock required a specific sequence of operations, and not having used it

struggle and couldn’t resist a jab, “Need help changing

Leanne

a nave un

straightening herself, “I’ll change it tonight. And I’ll throw out anything you left behind..”

just as

wrong?” Jeremy inquired, noting her

managed a composed smile, “Nothing, really. You

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just being paranoid last night, miking everyone else ancious for no

was both comforting and derwhelming, leaving her unsure of how to respond without giving the wrong

it that way” Jeremy sald einally, “Intuition is a form of self defense. It can’t always be scientifically explained but shouldn’t be tgnored if it’s a falen alarm great but if it’s not, we should be grateful for this

wasn’t anyone there last night, but you felt scared, that means the environment was unsafe for you Ofir job is to ensure you feel protected, to ease that fear, not to dismiss your concerns”

Leanne had often been accused of being too sensitive or overthinking things. Disregarding everything else, Jeremy truly

“Thank you”

no strings attached, so don’t feel burdened,” Jeremy insisted. “If Selina were in the same situation, you’d protect

of a false equivalence. You and Selina

or the genuine warmth

her

off the hook if something ened to you,” he joked, “Selina got me up at the crack of dawn, insisting I drive

Leanne offered. Do you want to come

had food, albeit amidst a slightly awkward atmosphere.

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