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

EQ, Devin stepped down from the porch and strode

discreet, the yard wasn’t big, and Skyler and his crew stood

them.

luggage, it was

the situation, even feeling sympathetic

She was unbothered, her mind as

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

stopped beside Leanne, lifted her suitcase, and walked off.

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froze on

Leanne was puzzled.

else was dumbfounded.

Joy’s heads came together, whispering in hushed tones.

taking Leanne’s suitcase?” asked

Joy a moment, and finally

was puzzled, thinking Devin had made

a few steps, Devin halted and turned back. Amidst the strange stares, he asked Leanne, “Hey, what’s your

doubly confused..

in bewilderment, some glancing at Curtis, suspecting Devin had shown

correct him. He turned his head slowly

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