Chapter 237

He gazed at Leanne’s soft, peachy lips, inching closer as he spoke, unable to contain his desire.

He wanted to kiss her, to share that intimate breath that was theirs alone, yearning for her to open up to him like she used to, willingly letting him in.

Curtis drew closer, his gaze thickening with anticipation, their lips almost touching.

Just as their lips were about to meet, Leanne slightly parted hers.

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“Anne, did you miss me while I was away?”

The words that followed cut through the building heat like a knife, “Which Anne are you referring to?”

It was like a splash of cold water, sobering Curtis from his fervent daze.

“Huh?

His mind was still tangled in desire, it took every ounce of self-control not to kiss her right

then.

Reluctantly, his gaze shifted from her lips to her eyes – beautiful yet detached, a total contrast to his yearning,

He had called her by that nickname countless times during their moments of affection. But now, upon his return, she seemed so averse to it.

that nickname, Curtis thought it was because she resented him, refusing to forgive, thus

Anne, but now in the heat of the moment, he

question, Curtis’ eyes twinkled

What, you got multiple personalities competing

observed him closely, looking for

lie. No matter his faults, he owned

ment, Leanne wavered.

Anne.” she

“I don’t care what

his nonchalance, Leanne

Anne really had nothing to do

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Chapter 237

a coincidence. Is that why you dislike me calling

his tone comforting like talking to a child, “Let her

had misunderstood him.

assertive demeanor, “What right do you have to

it bothers you.”

in his eyes, yet a wave of guilt surged

Leanne’s reservations about Suzan stemmed from a careless comment he made

years ago.

impact of his words had left a deep mark

was Anne. It doesn’t matter what

her delicate neck, soothingly, “There’s only one

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