"No way." Devin looked puzzled, gesturing towards the lush and tree-lined backyard, "This yard's huge. How could my smoking bother Leanne?" "You're bothering me," Curtis replied, "Next time you smoke, don't come around me. I can't stand secondhand smoke."

"When did you become such a delicate flower?" Devin took the cigarette from his lips and tossed it, flopping back down onto the bench. "Guess I'll quit today then."

The others followed suit, throwing their cigarettes away too.

Just six months ago, the news that Curtis and Leanne had headed to the courthouse to get a divorce had been the talk of their circle. Who would have thought that they'd end up back together in such a short time?

"Ever since he got back with Leanne, Curtis seems so much more gentle.""

"Do I come off as a demon or a monster in your eyes or what?" Curtis leaned back in his chair with a half-smile, overhearing a conversation from the yard.

Joy and Selina were walking along, glued to their phones.

"This pic turned out great."

"Send it to me."

Curtis scanned behind

Joy replied.

returned a few minutes earlier, chimed in, "I think I saw

secluded garden in the midst of the bustling town held a quiet charm, the wooden deck lined neatly with smooth pebbles. The soft clatter of shoes on

to bloom in the midsummer heat. Along the winding path stood a graceful figure, bathed in

of tall grass to tease a cat perched

exploring its vast new territory, lazily

Curtis slowed his steps.

turned, revealing herself

she said softly, a pleasant tone to her voice. "Are you out for

his expression unreadable, asked, "What

followed the cat," Xenia replied. "Is this your cat?

glanced at the indifferent feline, "It

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