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.

was because she resented him,

call her Anne, but now in the heat of the

question, Curtis’ eyes twinkled with puzzlement

multiple personalities

observed him closely, looking for any hint of deceit.

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

ment, Leanne wavered.

is also Anne.”

care what her nickname is.”

Leanne

Anne really had nothing to do with

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a coincidence. Is that why you dislike me calling you

to a child, “Let her change it then.

had

left speechless by his assertive demeanor, “What right do

it bothers you.”

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

stemmed

years ago.

had left a deep mark on her, the negative effects still lingering.

know her nickname was Anne. It doesn’t

caressed her delicate neck, soothingly, “There’s

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