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.”

his tongue. “You’re treating me like a dog now?”

look that said you’re reading too much into it. “Maybe you should just go

she found Curtis had changed into comfy pajama and had settled himself in

been more obedient than Leanne had expected,

she let it slide and took

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

much reduced.

was the stage when the body ached the most, yet

them on his forehead and both sides o his neck, then carefully lifted his

some on his thighs too, but decided against it for…

was covered up well, she turned off the light and left the bedroom.

cool and soft touch, like drifting in a serene

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was comfortable, but the

the couch, she felt unbearably hot, as if she were

she dreamt she was a pigeon tied

she tried to reach for her phone but couldn’t move

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