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.”

didn’t want to waste another moment arguing. She took the

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

skin of her

determined stride and soon disappeared around the corner, not

the bag, Leanne returned to the

a nearby famous restaurant. Inside were all her favorite

by the aroma, Amy leaned in eagerly. “Those crab cakes

ra

spare fork. “Amy, no need to beat

holding her fork triumphantly. “Anne,

as she

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cakes were delightful with generous fillings, and the crab

creamy.

“Heard someone handsome

looked up to meet Amy’s

he was a dreamboat, a dashing hunk…” She trailed off, feeling

her computer, “How on earth did you ever get

for directions,”

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

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