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.

Curtis thought it was because she resented

to call her Anne, but now

eyes twinkled with puzzlement and amusement,

you got multiple personalities competing for

closely, looking for any

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

ment, Leanne wavered.

Anne.” she

replied, “I don’t care what

his nonchalance, Leanne pursed

said he never loved Suzan, maybe Anne really had nothing to

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Chapter 237

Is that why you

hint of frustration, his tone comforting like talking to a child, “Let her change it then. From now on, she’s not allowed to use Anne. Only we can,

had misunderstood

speechless by his assertive demeanor, “What

it bothers

his eyes, yet a wave

stemmed from a careless comment he made

years ago.

deep

nickname was Anne. It doesn’t matter what she’s

gently caressed her delicate neck, soothingly, “There’s only one Anne for

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