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.

because she resented him, refusing

he held back whenever he wanted to call her Anne, but now in the heat of the

by her question, Curtis’ eyes twinkled

got multiple personalities competing

observed him closely, looking for any hint of deceit.

No matter his faults, he owned up to his actions.

ment, Leanne wavered.

is also Anne.”

“I don’t care

nonchalance, Leanne pursed

Suzan, maybe Anne really had

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is Anne too? That’s quite a coincidence. Is that why you dislike

a child, “Let her

had misunderstood him.

left speechless by his assertive demeanor, “What right do

it bothers you.”

voice was gentle, laughter in his eyes, yet a wave

Leanne’s reservations about Suzan stemmed

years ago.

a deep mark on

nickname was Anne.

hand gently caressed her delicate neck, soothingly, “There’s only

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