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

was always pristine in her hospital uniform, her hair tied back with

the fair skin of her ears.

soon disappeared

the bag, Leanne returned to

of a nearby famous restaurant. Inside

eagerly. “Those crab cakes smell amazing. Wonder

ra

handed her a spare fork. “Amy, no need to beat around

“Anne, you truly are the

a crab cake, and as she chewed she hummed

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

creamy.

handsome was looking for you

up to meet Amy’s curious gaze.

continued earnestly, “The head nurse mentioned it. She saw it and said he was a dreamboat, a dashing hunk…” She trailed off, feeling something was off. “No, wait. A handsome…

computer, “How on earth did you ever get into

someone asking for directions,” Leanne fibbed.

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

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