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.”

hitched up just a smidge.

complete baldy, beer gut and all, standing

such a man didn’t deserve the impeccable Dr.

sweep Dr. Castillo

didn’t respond, just hummed noncommittally, his expression unreadable.

especially with Jada’s muffled whispers, but she did hear the last bit.

line, she pushed the door open and

both pairs of eyes landing

the other’s gaze

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snacks.” Leanne’s voice was steady as she handed the treats to Jada, “For when you’re feeling peckish, but don’t go overeating

“Dr. Castillo, I didn’t mean to

by Curtis could

patted her on the head, “It’s

seated across the room, merely watched her with a meaningful look that made

benefactor was, and

mom?” Leanne turned to Jada, changing the subject.

went home to

be back soon, dinner

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