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

steaming teapot.

he stumbled unexpectedly,

loose, spilling hot water that steamed up in white

thought, Jeremy instinctively yanked

splash, but a bit of

ankle.

thin fabric of her spring pants soaked the

apology and dashed off, as if avoiding

so quickly, Leanne barely had time

Jeremy been a split second slower, the consequences on her

severe.

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Chapter 309

you okay?” Jeremy asked, his voice

down at the puddle,

words trailed off as she noticed another man

hallway.

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

his handsome face devoid

let go of her immediately, but Curtis’ stormy expression indicated he had seen. everything.

arrival today and encountering Leanne had been coincidental as the

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