Chapter 280

He wasn’t in a rush, but Curtis was practically on pins and needles.

With a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth, Curtis smoothly rose from his seat, gently coaxing everyone towards the exit.

Once outside, he signaled for Caleb to open the car door for their client, casually patting the man’s shoulder as he said, “You’re about to miss your flight.”

The client’s assistant, clearly not as observant, chuckled, “We’ve still got three hours before takeoff.”

Curtis, with his ever-persuasive demeanor, insisted, “Stonebridge Airport’s as big as a small city. You better head out now. Have a safe trip.”

And just like that, the client was ushered away, bewildered.

Turning back, Curtis mused, “Is there a grocery store nearby? Need to pick up some ingredients for chicken soup.”

Caleb, a bit awkwardly, showed him the message on his phone.

Curtis glanced at it briefly.

His initial concern was simply her being sick and alone, feeling miserable and helpless. After spending a day with her, he found himself wanting more days, then forever, wishing he could just stay and hold her close every day

It’s funny how quickly we want more the moment we get a taste.

Lifting his gaze from the cold text, Curtis swept a brooding look over Caleb.

Caleb, feeling the intensity, stammered, “Is something wrong, Mr. Richardson?”

Perhaps a bit of

blocked you yet?”

a

had gotten her riled up. That was all

could handle dinner on her own. However, she

called her on video chat just as she sat down to

any better?”

Leanne

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Chapter 280

“Anyway, Austin’s not in the office today, so I might as well not go back. What do you feel like for dinner?

the video call, looking utterly drained, “Girls, I got

rough, babe,” Joy sympathized.

offered, “Wanna join the

incredulous, “Are

minty lemonade, swearing it’s a cure-all she found online,” Selina said.

the cup beside her, “No need,

impressed, “Cooking

for words. Should she

I’ll give it a shot next time.”

Leanne watched as her recently changed password failed to keep Curtis out-he walked in as if it were

repeat of the

afternoon a dream, or was this the dream?

did you get in here?” she

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