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.

last time she reacted strongly to that nickname, Curtis thought it was because she resented him, refusing

to call her Anne, but now in the heat of

Curtis’ eyes twinkled with puzzlement and amusement,

multiple personalities competing

looking for any hint of

lie. No matter his faults,

ment, Leanne wavered.

Anne.” she murmured.

replied, “I don’t care what her

nonchalance, Leanne pursed her

said he never loved Suzan, maybe Anne really had nothing

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quite a coincidence. Is that why you dislike

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, okay?”

seemed she had

his assertive demeanor, “What right do you have

bothers you.”

voice was gentle, laughter in his eyes, yet a wave of guilt surged within him.

reservations about Suzan stemmed from

years ago.

a deep mark on her, the negative

didn’t know her nickname was Anne. It doesn’t matter

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

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