Chapter 286

Leanne had just finished making dinner and came over to call him.

Burning up with a fever, Curtis had zero appetite but still mustered the strength to sit at the dining table.

Watching Leanne bring over the food and set up the cutlery felt like a blessing.

She made a comforting stewed beef, accompanied by a side of sautéed green beans.

Perhaps because the beef was thrown in without browning first, the taste was a bit off, but it was within what you’d expect from Leanne’s usual efforts – perfectly edible.

Curtis didn’t seem to notice, finishing the last bit of the soup from his bowl.

Leanne was a bit surprised. “You’ve got a good appetite.”

“Eating your cooking is a blessing; how could not have a good appetite?” Curtis replied, a soft smile in his eyes, “I’ll eat whatever you make. Am I good or what?”

Not only playing the pity card but also acting cute now.

After clearing the dishes, Leanne said with a poker face, “Tomorrow I’ll borrow some dog food from the neighbors for you.”

treating me like a dog now?”

that said you’re reading too much into it. “Maybe

had changed into comfy pajama and had

he had been more obedient than Leanne had expected,

and took her blanket to

to sleep, she checked on Curtis again.

much reduced.

was the stage when the body ached

fever-reducing patches, placing them on his forehead and both sides o his neck, then carefully lifted his arm to apply a couple more

some on his thighs too, but decided against it

she turned off the light

cool and soft

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was comfortable, but the sensation

she felt unbearably hot, as if

dreamt she was a pigeon tied to

to reach for her

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