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.”

tongue. “You’re treating me like

gave him a look that said you’re reading too much

she had cleaned up the kitchen, she found Curtis had changed into comfy pajama and

been more obedient than Leanne

took her

checked on Curtis again. He was sleeping deeply, the fever n

much reduced.

the stage when the body ached the

on his forehead and both sides o his neck, then carefully lifted his arm to apply a couple

on his thighs too,

she turned off the light and left the

daze, felt a cool and soft touch, like

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but the sensation soon left him.

she felt unbearably hot, as

move away but unable to, she dreamt she was a pigeon tied to a spit, roasting

reach for her phone but couldn’t

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