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.

from his seat. There was a hint of reluctance as he stood up. That was

going

shoot him a glance

Scram.

his tongue but left in a

intern approached Leanne

think that guy’s nuts, too, right?”

noon. Leanne massaged her shoulders as she stepped out of the clinic, only to spot a

mid-step and told the intern, who hadn’t noticed yet.

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to take care

suspicion, “Okay,” and

through the corridor and the waiting room, until she reached the secluded emergency exit on the west side. She slipped in.

relaxed pace, pushing open the door only to take a barrage

the solid beating that allowed her

shoes.

“Easy the

said. “You’ll

“Can’t you stop interfering with my work? I’m on the

go insane,” Curtis said, wrapping

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