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.”

“You’re treating

said you’re reading too much into it. “Maybe you should just go be a stray.”

changed into comfy pajama and had settled himself in her

had been more obedient than Leanne had expected,

she let it slide and took her blanket to the

again. He was sleeping deeply, the fever n

much reduced.

stage when the body ached the most, yet he

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

his thighs

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

a cool and soft touch, like drifting in a serene stream.

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but the sensation

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

dreamt she was a pigeon tied to a spit, roasting all night long.

her alarm, she tried to reach for her phone but couldn’t

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