Chapter 293

Stepping out of the car, Leanne carried a sugar-free cheesecake she’d bought for Mary, standing to the side, polite and quiet, waiting.

Jake’s gaze shifted to the woman on the footpath not too far away, dressed in a cozy knitted sweater and a flowing skirt, exuding a gentle charm.

Then his eyes darted back to the man in the backseat.

Curtis, observing her through the one-way glass, raised an eyebrow in surprise, “She’s waiting for me?”

Jake hesitated to jump to conclusions, “I… I guess so.”

Leanne had been waiting for nearly five minutes before the car door lazily swung open, revealing long legs encased in dark trousers stepping out.

With the sound of his dress shoes hitting the ground, Curtis, in his crisp, distinguished suit, showcased his broad shoulders and narrow waist, his physique strikingly proportionate.

His jacket was unbuttoned, no tie in sight, as he flashed her a casual smile, “Look at you, all nice and waiting for me today.”

Seeing his face, Leanne dropped the act of politeness she maintained in front of elders.

Ignoring him, she turned and walked away.

Curtis, catching up with his long strides, tried to figure her out from her cold demeano

wasn’t waiting for him.

as he was about to speak, Leanne beat him to it, asking, “Is there

her but careful not to overstep; even retracting

she still so perceptive?

played it cool,

been a bit odd.”

“In what way?”

been unusually polite to me.” Leanne chose her words carefully, not wanting to cause any

good he’s polite,” Curtis commented with sincerity, “Just like

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his pockets, said, “He’s probably trying to get on your good side for me. Is he

dismiss an employee on a whim, with Caleb

quickly said, “That’s not what I meant.”

feigning righteousness, added, “Just respond to his greetings. I pay him well every month;

otherwise.”

What flawed logic.

Curtis trailing leisurely behind, asking in an offhand tone, “Did you think it

go

uninterested in engaging,

a lemon tree, was hit squarely by a falling

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