Chapter 156

“Because Phillip’s always been good to me.”

Curtis snorted, “Who hasn’t he been nice to?”

“That’s not the point,” Leanne replied, her voice firm yet tinged with warmth. “I only care.

about who’s nice to me.”

The circle of people who treated her well was small, so she held them dear.

After all, wasn’t someone’s kindness already precious? Why would you need exclusivity to

feel content?

“Am I not nice to you?” Curtis countered, his tone a blend of sarcasm and genuine curiosity.

Leanne met his gaze steadily, her eyes silently challenging. “What do you think?”

“How have I not been nice to you?” Curtis ground his teeth, frustration mounting. “Leanne, don’t you have a heart?”

“You made fun of me,” she said.

“When have I ever made fun of you

you?”

Leanne turned her face away, reliving old wounds she’d rather not reopen.

my hair looked

Fresh from the orphanage to the Richardson family, she got the nickname “Mop Head” from Devin and his cronies, which had

Curtis trailed off as the memory hit him.

taken great care of a delicate little girl like her.

play hairdresser on Leanne, with zero expertise, and

disastrous ‘do.

smirk curled the edge of Curtis’

remained silent, stubbornly

believe such a trivial reason had

had teased countless people in his life. In comparison, the mop comment was practically a compliment.

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his heart was swept away by the

affection.

between his thumb and forefinger, giving it a gentle shake. “Why do you hold

reason, Leanne felt embarrassed, like an old, disused well suddenly spouting water. The feeling

on it,” she retorted, knocking his hand away. and walking back

thought for the pool, she fled like a deserter to her sanctuary, determined to shut the door behind

laugh, blocking the door

apologize? Will that

yet sincere as he lowered his voice in a coaxing tone.

where he

she asked with annoyance

“Not quite.”

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