Chapter 309

Jeremy was about to leave Harrington’s place when he turned around, his gaze colliding with hers across the bustling corridor. He froze.

It had been over two months since their last encounter. Their sudden meeting left them. initially speechless.

Leanne approached with a composed smile. “Here to see Mr. Wright?”

“My dad’s been swamped, so I’m filling in for him,” Jeremy replied with the ease of an old friend. “How have you been?”

“Pretty good,” she answered. Life hadn’t changed much in two months, nothing noteworthy at least.

Leanne asked, “When did you get back? Selina didn’t say anything.”

“Landed yesterday.” Jeremy’s tone carried a hint of frustration, “She was out all night partying. I wasn’t home when I left this morning.”

Their conversation was brief, void of the subtle tensions that marked their previous

encounters.

‘Next time we meet, treat me like a normal friend.’

They both seemed to have managed that.

“Are you heading out?” Leanne remarked, “Mr. Wright seemed uncomfortable after his medicines. I’ll check on him.”

about to respond, a disheveled man hurried down the

steaming teapot.

by, he stumbled unexpectedly, veering towards Leanne.

teapot toppled, its lid loose, spilling hot water

Jeremy instinctively yanked Leanne

splash, but a bit

ankle.

spring pants soaked the heat instantly, scalding her skin.

apology and dashed off, as

incident unfolded so quickly, Leanne barely had

the consequences on her skin would

severe.

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Chapter 309

his voice laced with concern.

the puddle, Leanne thanked him, “I’m fine,

as she noticed another man approaching from the end of the

hallway.

air from a rainy day seeped into the building, necessitating the

strode towards them, his handsome face devoid of

immediately, but Curtis’ stormy expression indicated he had

arrival today and encountering Leanne had been coincidental

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