Chapter 146

Holding a tray with fresh fruit, Sarah seemed to catch wind of some juicy gossip and quickly shuffled to a more secluded spot.

With her face taut with frustration, Leanne spun on her heel to leave, but Curtis had a firm grip on her arm. She tried to wrench it free, but he stood calmly, watching her futile. attempts to shake him off like a chick tethered by the foot.

After several failed attempts to escape his grasp, the passersby in the hallway began to

take notice.

She glared up at him, exasperation clear in her voice. “Can you not make a scene here?”

“I’m only holding onto you. It’s you who’s making a fuss,” Curtis countered, leaving no room for negotiation. “Let’s eat first and then you can go wherever you want.”

“Mary’s asleep. Let’s not disturb her.”

“Then we’ll go to the hospital cafeteria.”

Leanne looked at him incredulously. “Are you afraid the whole hospital isn’t watching?”

A few seconds of silence passed as Curtis met her resistant gaze, and then he reluctantly shoved a bag into her hands and let go.

“Fine. Go eat by yourself.”

another moment arguing. She took the bag

She was always pristine in her hospital uniform, her hair tied back with a black elastic band. From behind, he could see the

the fair skin

soon disappeared around the corner, not

bag, Leanne returned to the

the logo of a nearby famous restaurant. Inside were all her

leaned in eagerly. “Those crab cakes smell amazing.

ra

spare fork. “Amy, no need to

giggled, holding her fork triumphantly. “Anne, you truly are

up a crab cake, and as she chewed she hummed with satisfaction,

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cakes were delightful with generous fillings, and the crab bisque was rich and

creamy.

handsome was looking

to meet Amy’s curious gaze.

dreamboat, a dashing hunk…” She trailed

from behind her computer, “How on earth did you ever get into medical

someone asking for directions,”

public?” Amy’s voice rose in disbelief, “Come on, spill it. Is he chasing after you?”

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