Chapter 147

Leanne sighed, “I can never pin down when I’ll get off work, Mary. Don’t wait for me.”

“That’s non-negotiable,” Mary retorted with a twinkle in her eye, “I need to share a meal with you to enjoy my food.”

In the days that followed, like clockwork, Mary showed up every noon, waiting to have lunch with Leanne. She’d pop into the ophthalmology clinic under pretense and occasionally joined Sarah who’d drop by with some afternoon tea treats. But Leanne, ever the busy bee, couldn’t always break away for a chat.

Leanne was running late that particular evening. When she finally made it to Mary’s ward, she stumbled upon the Richardson brothers, Curtis and Phillip, amid a gentle argument.

Phillip was trying to reason with Mary. “The doctor said you’re stable and can go home.”

you ‘high’

“I’m not going anywhere,” Mary huffed, “Who says I’m stable? Just wait. I’ll show in a moment.”

“Playing hooky, aren’t you?” Curtis interrupted with a smirk, “You’re all better, and you won’t go home? Why squat here at the hospital?”

“I’m perfectly fine here. Why should I leave?” Mary grumbled, “Is it the hospital bill? Are you boys really that stingy?”

Phillip looked helplessly resigned.

Curtis clicked his tongue. “What’s the deal? Have you secretly bought shares in the hospital? Or is it that old gent from next door who keeps chatting you up?”

snatched a grape from the nearby fruit bowl and lobbed

into his mouth. “Careful, or

to launch the

then, Leanne appeared at the door. In a heartbeat, Mary’s scowl transformed into a sweet smile. “Want a grape, dear?

and nodded at Phillip,

tipped his head in

mock indignation, Curtis huffed, “He’s the only one you can see, huh?

Mary was

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bowl down, she advised, “You should head home now that you’re better. The hospital’s a breeding ground for germs

more than the brothers’ many

and Phillip headed towards the car. Leanne waved them goodbye before turning

lingered behind, the night’s inky darkness cloaking him. He watched Leanne. His gaze was unfocused yet tracking

you,” Curtis

lazy glance. “Say no, and I’ll

“You’re impossible.”

just shrugged, content

felt a flicker of fear, especially with the recent ordeal involving Derek still fresh

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