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?”

yesterday’s drink. Asking would mean she c potentially

was best not

difference. Curtis’

more sugar.

make it

said with a hint of meaning, “She brought it over. Doesn’t mean she made it.”

taken aback.

aroma with her, it

unexpected for

as her own, how many masks was s wearing? Seemed like she didn’t love Curtis as much as she

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it wasn’t

she had a meal there and decided to make you the drink

doesn’t love me like

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

he added

have the

making her a drink was amusing.

watched her, amusement in

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