Chapter 346

Curtis strolled leisurely through the bustling streets, his shirt unbuttoned down to the third button, adding a touch of casual flair to his otherwise laid-back vibe. He was in no hurry, happily tagging along as Leanne browsed through stalls, picking up quirky snacks like pretzels and cotton candy.

As they reached a crosswalk, the nearby elementary school had just let out, and the younger kids were lined up by class, waiting for the light to change. Their chatter filled the air, as noisy as a flock of sparrows.

Curtis, spotting an opportunity for a bit of fun, pulled Leanne-who was holding an ice cream-towards the end of the line formed by the kids. “Let’s queue up,” he said with a

smirk.

An adult joining a line of elementary school students? Really?

Leanne knew he was just teasing her but played along with a roll of her eyes. “This is ridiculous.”

“It’s called following the rules,” Curtis replied with mock seriousness. “Don’t believe me? Ask any of these kids if you’re supposed to queue up to cross the street.”

A few curious kids turned around, their expressions earnest as they lectured her, “You can’t cut in line, miss!”

Leanne tried to defend herself. “I’m not trying to cut.”

“Then why aren’t you queuing?” they challenged.

Cornered by their reasoning, all Leanne could manage was a muttered, “I’m waiting in

line…”

light turned green, the kids buzzed across the crosswalk, and just as Leanne was about to follow, Curtis pulled her back. “We don’t need to cross

chuckled.

why did you make

think, she’d just been schooled by a

an eyebrow lazily. “Sorry, I thought you were part of

grin that

and Leanne glared at him. “You’re messing with me again.”

gently lifted her chin and planted a kiss on her lips.

her head back to look at him,

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cute.” he

flutter in her heart

the busy intersection, a scene straight out of a romantic film, oblivious to the passersby.

cream’s

down her hand. She fumbled for a wipe in her bag, but Curtis took over,

care.

phone rang from inside the bag. Curtis answered it, holding it to her ear. “It’s Joy,” he whispered,

and oblivious. “Hey, where

the lie weigh

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