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.”

was about to respond, a disheveled man hurried down the

steaming teapot.

unexpectedly, veering towards

loose, spilling hot

thought, Jeremy instinctively yanked Leanne away.

staggered, barely dodging the majority of the splash, but a bit of water still hit her

ankle.

thin fabric of her spring pants soaked the heat instantly,

apology and dashed off, as if

so quickly, Leanne barely had time to

second slower, the consequences on her skin would

severe.

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Chapter 309

okay?” Jeremy asked, his voice

down at the puddle, Leanne thanked him, “I’m

off as she noticed another man

hallway.

a rainy day seeped into the building, necessitating the lights even

them, his handsome

Curtis’ stormy expression indicated he had seen.

and encountering Leanne had been coincidental as the accident,

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