Chapter 153

Suzan lugged her suitcase into the yard, a wide grin plastered across her face as she called out, “Everyone’s here already? Got held up with some stuff. Sorry for being late.”

What a small world.

That once roomy and bright yard suddenly felt restrictive and weighty. The silence hung heavy, like a brew fermenting in some mysterious cask, each component releasing its peculiar scent.

Selina looked helpless, her loyalties torn between two camps, making her the peanut butter in an awkward sandwich.

Devin glanced at Curtis, whose gaze settled on Leanne, prompting him to look her

too..

way,

Leanne was a portrait of calm, her gaze fleeting over Suzan without a hint of greeting or emotional ripple.

“I didn’t tell her. I swear.” Devin immediately tried to absolve himself from blame.

Curtis’ expression was unreadable as he scolded, “Instead of standing there like a statue, go help with the luggage.”

Burned by past mistakes, Devin was overly cautious, finding Curtis’ thoughts inscrutable.

He glanced from Suzan to Leanne, paused for two beats, then edged closer and whispered, “Just to make sure, bro. Whose luggage am I supposed to grab?”

With a smack to the back of Devin’s head, Curtis replied, “Go get your brain checked, and

the

stepped down from the porch and strode confidently into the yard.

big, and Skyler and his

them.

ordering Devin to fetch luggage, it was clear whom it was

sympathetic about Leanne, the soon-to-be

was unbothered, her mind as still

suitcase closer, preparing to hand it to Devin. “Mine’s a bit

stopped beside Leanne,

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smile froze on her

Leanne was puzzled.

was dumbfounded.

and Joy’s heads came together, whispering

he taking Leanne’s suitcase?” asked Selina.

took Joy a moment, and finally she spit

thinking Devin

halted and turned back. Amidst the strange stares,

doubly

in bewilderment, some glancing at

his head slowly and glanced at

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