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.

speak, Leanne beat him to it, asking, “Is there something up wit Caleb

but careful not to overstep; even retracting a social media like

still so perceptive?

cool, “What about him?”

been a

“In what way?”

to me.” Leanne chose her words carefully, not wanting to cause any misunderstandings that might affect Caleb’s job, considering his dedication and

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

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

to dismiss an employee on a whim, with Caleb being just

not what I meant.”

righteousness, added, “Just respond to his greetings. I pay him well every month; it’s only right he keeps the boss’ wife happy. It’d

otherwise.”

What flawed

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

we go

uninterested in engaging,

tree, was hit squarely

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