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.

Leanne; she was sick and weak, no match for Curtis’ charm. She blamed herself for not being there to fend him

matter, it was a mistake

down

an hour later, she was knocking loudly on Leanne’s door,

her room, heading to the foyer.

been making food in the kitchen, wiped his hands and came

it, looking every bit the relaxed homeowner in his dress

cool glance, he asked, “What’s

did he think he was, acting like the owner of

her eyes so hard it was a wonder they didn’t stick that

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announced, “My darling, sorry I’m late!” aiming for

a flash, pulled Leanne towards him, leaving Joy hugging the air.

his arms, shot Joy a look of

though Leanne was a stickler for cleanliness, it seemed her flu was the lesser of two evils compared to whatever Joy might

with Joy, Leanne frowned

have I? That’s Mr. Curtis showing restraint.”

hands before coming near our patient

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