Chapter 348

After a long day of treating patients and handling emergencies, including a severe eye injury that needed immediate attention, it was already dark when Leanne finished her shift at the hospital.

When she stepped outside, she called her friend Joy to apologize for missing their earlier plans. “I’m so sorry. I stood you guys up.”

Their gathering had already wrapped up.

Joy responded with a light-hearted tone. “Don’t worry about it. We know how it is with your boss, always putting everything on your shoulders first. Austin and I just finished our things, too. Haven’t you eaten yet? I can bring you something on my way home.”

Leanne could hear Austin chime in on the other end of the phone. “What’s the rush? We haven’t finished our chat yet. Where are you off to?”

Joy’s voice faded as she moved away from the phone, sounding annoyed. “How on earth did you see my Facebook post?”.

Were they arguing?

At that moment, Leanne knew it wasn’t the best time to ask Joy for favors. “Don’t worry about me. I’ve got food at home.”

With Joy tied up in a spat with Austin, the call got cut off all of a sudden..

As Leanne reached her front door, her smartwatch beeped. Puzzled, she pushed open the

the

where Curtis sat, legs crossed and arms folded, looking up with a

are you doing here?” Leanne asked, stunned by the unexpected scene.

alert and glanced at the time. It’s 9:47

dropped to Leanne’s feet before returning

for you.” His demeanor softened a bit as he stood up. “Had

she replied.

Curtis suggested, picking

we eat

to a diner,” he said, slipping an arm around her

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09:3

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“I need to feed the cat

fed

further discussion, Curtis led her

which stayed open late for night owls like themselves. The owner, also known as the chef, served them a hearty claw chowder, freshly cooked with a creamy, thick base and tender

hot broth.

quietness. He didn’t touch his food but leaned back in the wooden chair, sipping on aged whiskey.

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