Chapter 281

Leanne had never been the type to sneak around with boys, but now she was overwhelmed with the kind of guilt that comes from being caught in the act.

She grabbed her phone and headed back to her room, shutting the door behind her to face Joy’s intense scrutiny.

Leanne explained, “He knew I was sick, came over yesterday to take care of me.”

“Yesterday? So, he basically spent the night!” Joy’s mind was racing. “He stayed over,

didn’t he!”

She started pinching her own arm in disbelief.

“Don’t jump to conclusions,” Leanne said. “I was so sick, I could barely move, nothing happened.”

Joy knew all too well how vulnerable being sick could make someone; her first love started just like that.

Back in Stonebridge high, she was hospitalized with a nasty case of gastroenteritis when a guy showered her with attention. She fell hard and fast, only to find out he was seeing a few other girls at the same time. His generosity of spirit was almost commendable, if it wasn’t so heartbreaking.

And Leanne, she already had deep feelings for Curtis.

was sick and weak, no match for Curtis’ charm. She blamed herself for not

no matter, it was a mistake

of dramatic frustration, Joy cooled down and marched straight

an hour later, she was knocking loudly on Leanne’s door, shouting, “Honey, I’m here!”

emerged from her room, heading to

who had been making food in the kitchen, wiped his hands and came forward. “She’s got the flu, keep your

it, looking every bit the relaxed homeowner in his dress shirt and slacks, making no move to invite her

glance, he asked, “What’s up?”

acting like the owner

hard it was a wonder

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darling, sorry I’m late!” aiming for a hug.

towards him, leaving Joy hugging the air.

in his arms, shot Joy a look of outright disdain. “You’re covered in germs. Don’t touch anything. Go sanitize.”

cleanliness, it seemed her flu was the lesser of

with Joy, Leanne frowned at Curtis,

haven’t thrown her out, have I?

filthy hands before coming near our

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