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.”

want to waste another moment arguing. She took the bag and

her hair tied back with a black elastic band.

skin of her

walked with a determined stride and soon disappeared around the corner, not

Leanne returned to the ophthalmology department.

bag bore the logo of a nearby famous restaurant. Inside

“Those crab cakes smell amazing. Wonder how they taste.”

ra

a spare fork. “Amy, no need to beat

holding her fork triumphantly. “Anne, you

picked up a crab cake, and as she chewed she

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

creamy.

piped up, “Heard someone handsome was looking for

to meet Amy’s curious

nurse mentioned it. She saw it and said he was a dreamboat, a dashing hunk…” She trailed

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

for

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

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