Chapter 279

Amy messaged on WhatsApp to ask about a patient’s status. By the time Leanne had texted back, Curtis was already rolling up his sleeves and heading into the kitchen.

Dressed in a posh suit that seemed out of place amidst the homely kitchen atmosphere, his hands caught her attention-long fingers, veins subtly pronounced under the skin, extending down to his forearms.

He deftly chopped the ingredients with finesse, his hands moving elegantly.

Leanne curled back under her blanket, lulled into sleep again by the soothing, ambient noise of the simmering concoction.

Sometimes, a gaze can feel tangible, warming. Slowly waking, Leanne’s eyes met Curtis’.

He sat on the floor, chin rested on his hand, quietly watching her.

Noticing her awake, he playfully pinched her nose, “Sleepyhead.”

With a sore throat, Leanne wasn’t keen on talking. She pushed his hand away and sat up.

“Thirsty?” Curtis offered her a cup.

Taking it, Leanne was hit by a subtly sweet, herbal aroma, snapping her to alertness.

Noticing her hesitation, Curtis said, “Same as yesterday. Saw you liked it, so I made some more. Taste it, is it better than yesterday’s?”

up yesterday’s drink. Asking would mean she c potentially giving him

their current relationship, it was best

difference. Curtis’

more sugar.

make it yesterday?” she

it, and said with a hint of

taken

with her, it was the same I smelled an herbal dessert

unexpected for Leanne.

was s wearing? Seemed like she didn’t love Curtis as much as she claimed.

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wasn’t conclusive.

and decided to make

love

Leanne thought, “Who said anything about loving you?”

you’re sick. What matters is it works, doesn’t matter who made it,” he added casually.

don’t have

making her a

amusement in

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