Chapter 163

Devin wore a look of sheer innocence as he threw up his hands, “I only invited Skyler, man. How was I supposed to know he’d bring Grace along? Then Grace blabbed to Suzan, and next thing you know, they all show up. I swear it’s not on me this time. If you gotta blame someone, blame Skyler. Dude’s so whipped, can’t even hike without his girl.”

Curtis squinted slightly.

Devin shivered under the chill of Curtis’ gaze and hurried to clear his name, “Hey, I’m not talking about you, man. Look, you didn’t bring your wife. Plus, she’s a strong, independent type, climbs on her own without needing anyone to hold her hand…”

His voice trailed off into silence as Curtis’ stare turned frosty. Devin took to his heels heading out! If you don’t start climbing, you’ll never catch up to Leanne!”

“I’m

Hiking was a strenuous activity, not quite suited for Leanne, whose athletic prowess left. much to be desired. By the time she’d conquered the two hundred steps at the base of the mountain, she was huffing and puffing.

Joy and Selina, caught up in their competitive spirit, had already vanished ahead in an impromptu race to the summit.

Jeremy waited for her at intervals. Leanne leaned on her walking stick, catching her breath, “Go ahead, don’t wait up for me. You might miss out on the sunrise.”

“No rush,” Jeremy reassured her. “I didn’t come for the sunrise, actually.”

Leanne paused, falling silent.

Jeremy instantly regretted saying those words. To switch topics, he offered, “Let me carry your pack for you. It will lighten your load.”

“I can manage,” Leanne said, her gaze fixed on the path as she continued upward.

Devin, with his superior fitness, soon caught up with Skyler’s group. Leanne was just ahead of them.

smile, “Back in school, Jeremy was always such a gentleman with the girls. Some things never

chided

be

likes to hear that, especially Skyler, who had been the model boyfriend for Grace for years.

looking out for

as attentive as

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Grace. His attitude toward her

once thought of Leanne as a pretty but useless woman, one his brother didn’t like but had to keep

had tried to talk some sense into Skyler countless times, to no avail. In the end, not only did

not feel frustrated?,

hand and foot even on a hike? Should we arrange a sedan chair to carry you up?”

but Skyler defended her, “What’s with the attitude? If you’re in such a hurry, just go ahead.”

them pass, “You guys go first.”

not in a rush. Let’s just

out her water bottle for a drink, “You’re too

and as Suzan passed by, she looked back, “Where’s Curtis? Shouldn’t he be

Devin

looked up skeptically, “When did he get

early. Didn’t you see

walked on, still

Leanne, who was standing by the trailside, “I’m

at

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