Chapter 259

When Leanne got the invite, she didn’t think twice before declining.

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pass,

but I’ll have Selina drop off a gift for you.”

Growing up, Devin was Curtis’ shadow. Since Leanne lived under the same roof as Curtis, she ran into Devin more times than she could count. Yet, their relationship was anything

but warm.

Part of it was because she and Curtis weren’t exactly close, and then there was Devin, who loved to mock at her bob haircut more than anyone else.

Being mocked by a boy two years her junior wasn’t endearing, especially when she couldn’t just smack him for it. No way was she going to like him.

She had only attended one of Devin’s birthday parties before and it left her with memories she’d rather forget.

Her goal was to distance herself from Curtis, hoping they’d be parallel lines, never meant to cross. So, engaging with his best buddy was the last thing on her list.

Considering she was even sending a gift through Selina showed her generosity.

Unfortunately, Devin was clueless about his standing in her heart, feeling slighted by her rejection. He went whining to Curtis.

“Why bother with all the fuss if Leanne won’t show?” he lamented, oblivious to the heavier burdens Curtis was carrying.

take his calls and agree to send a

at Golden Grove Manors, under the magnolia tree,

lit window, occasionally catching glimpses of Leanne taking out the trash, receiving packages,

luck wasn’t always on

Curtis finally said, I won’t be at your

and Leanne don’t show up, then what’s even the point? We might as

I won’t be there, and

if she

sighed. “She’s got a soft spot. If you ask her nicely, she’ll

a soft heart for everyone else, Devin thought. If only that were enough to not have Curtis sitting out in

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needed a foolproof plan!

chasing Joy?” Leanne was as stunned as if she’d seen capitalism

was ready to sacrifice his dignity

to me if you’re

you’re holding a grudge, so is Joy.

the hatchet. Come to my party with her, please?”

spinning her head. What on earth

me think

told her the party was at seven, but had everyone else arrive by six. So, when Leanne arrived, everyone was

including Selina, was there, lined up by Mr. Perez

wait inside?” someone grumbled.

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