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.”

arguing. She took the bag and

walk away. She was always pristine in her hospital uniform, her hair tied back with a black elastic band.

the fair skin of her

and soon disappeared around the corner, not once looking

returned to

logo of a nearby famous restaurant. Inside were all

leaned in eagerly. “Those crab cakes smell

ra

hesitation, Leanne handed her a spare fork. “Amy,

giggled, holding her fork triumphantly. “Anne, you truly are the best!”

up a crab cake, and as she

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with generous fillings, and the crab bisque was

creamy.

handsome was looking for you

meet Amy’s curious

dreamboat, a dashing hunk…” She trailed off, feeling something was off. “No, wait. A handsome… never mind.”

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

someone asking for directions,”

was holding hands with you in public?” Amy’s voice rose in disbelief, “Come on,

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