Chapter 283

“Jerk?” Curtis merely raised an eyebrow at the accusation, taking the scandalous title in stride. “I’ll take that as a compliment.”

“Compliment? You wish! How dare you flirt with her right in front of me? Do you think I’m invisible?” Joy fumed, her anger reaching boiling point.

She was about to explode. Meanwhile, Curtis remained calm, a teasing smile playing on his lips as he turned to Leanne. “She accuses me of flirting. Tell me, Leanne, have I seduced you?”

Leanne felt like a king lost in the beauty of his court, while Joy was the loyal advisor, tirelessly offering wisdom.

Her headache intensified.

Luckily, she wasn’t too out of it. Pushing Curtis aside, she took the broom Joy was holding.

“Isn’t it getting late? Shouldn’t you be heading back?”

Joy immediately shook her head.

Having witnessed Curtis’ charming tactics firsthand, she couldn’t leave Leanne alone with this man. Who knows what might happen if they were left alone?

“I’m not leaving. I’ll stay with you tonight!”

She gestured towards Curtis, suggesting, “Make him leave. I can take care of you.”

to Curtis.

stood up, approaching with a thermometer. “Let’s check your

her ear to place the thermometer, his long lashes cast shadows

stood still, feeling her ear grow warm

interrupt the moment, stayed silent, her eyes darting between

a brief three

stillness seemed almost superfluous among

hand, but the sensation

rubbed it slightly. “98.6°F.

from the

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before.

your head still

better now.”

rush into taking a shower. Wait until you’re fully recovered. There’s chicken soup in the pot; you can have it with some bread tomorrow morning.”

coat rack and throwing it over his arm, then looked back at

Leanne replied, “Okay.”

Curtis exited.

like that?” Joy was ready for a showdown but was surprised by his swift departure.

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