Chapter 199

“Huh?” The intern was flummoxed.

Chapter 199

She hadn’t even considered it because the rumor mill at the hospital had churned out tales of Leanne’s husband being a short, balding man with a beer gut, the proverbial toad with a lily pad.

And word was they were already divorced.

Fearing Curtis would linger and blurt out something else, Leanne took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady and calm as she enunciated each word.

“You can leave now. More patients are waiting, so please don’t waste everyone’s time.”

Wearing a look of concern, Curtis asked her, “So, Dr. Castillo, do you think there’s a cure for my condition?”

Leanne wanted to tell him his condition was fatal and he would drop dead.

Before she could speak, Curtis added, “If there was no cure, I might need to come for more check-ups.”

Leanne bit back her frustration and shouted, “There’s no disease in this world that’s 100% incurable.”

Curtis wasn’t entirely happy with the answer, but it wasn’t a death sentence either. One percent chance was still a chance.

Though she spoke out of sheer necessity, her words were out there, and she couldn’t go. back on them.

gracefully from his seat. There was a hint of reluctance as he

I’ll be going then?” he

eyelids lifted just enough to shoot him a

Scram.

but left in a surprisingly good

the confused intern approached Leanne

you think that guy’s

stepped out of the clinic, only to spot a conspicuous figure sitting at the end

told the intern, who hadn’t noticed yet. “Go grab some lunch.

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Chapter 199

take care

intern said without suspicion, “Okay,” and walked

opposite direction, through the corridor

relaxed pace, pushing open the door only

nor dodged but leaned against the wall, taking the solid beating that allowed her to vent her

shoes.

“Easy the

said. “You’ll

stop interfering with my work?

keep this up, I’ll go insane,” Curtis said, wrapping an arm around her waist and leaning in to

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