Chapter 235

Jada carefully peeled another orange, offering it to Curtis with a meaningful look, “You should really consider giving her those flowers yourself, sir.”

Curtis put on a bitter smile. Was it that he didn’t want to?

If he did, Leanne wouldn’t just find a vase to display them. She wouldn’t lovingly tend to them.

She’d more likely chuck them in the trash, or worse, right back at his face.

But Curtis was curious about Jada’s reasoning, “And why’s that?”

“My mom said Dr. Castillo got hitched.”

“You want me to wish her a lifetime of bliss?”

“Not exactly.” Jada hesitated, torn about whether to spill the beans. After all, this was Dr. Castillo’s private business. She might be young, but she knew better than to gossip.

Still, after a moment of internal debate, she ventured, “You’re Dr. Castillo’s good friend, so it’s okay if I share a secret with you, right?”

Curtis feigned a solemn look, “Of course.”

So, Jada whispered, her hand cupped around her mouth, “Faustina said, Dr. Castillo’s lucked out, her husband’s a real piece of work, got a mistress.”

just a smidge. “Is that so?”

Faustina also said he’s quite the sight, a complete baldy, beer gut and all,

didn’t deserve

fierce conviction, “Sir, you should sweep Dr. Castillo off her feet. You’re handsome, and you two would be

respond, just hummed noncommittally, his expression

especially with Jada’s muffled whispers,

Curtis might say something out of line, she pushed the door open and stepped in.

pairs of eyes landing

other’s

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treats to Jada, “For when you’re feeling peckish, but don’t go overeating now.”

felt even more remorseful, “Dr. Castillo, I didn’t mean to lie to

child swayed by Curtis could

her on the head, “It’s okay, and it’s not your fault.”

her with a meaningful look that made Leanne

mysterious benefactor was, and here he was, blatantly making himself at home.

to Jada, changing the subject.

went home to

should be back soon,

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