Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

Skyler could feel it. When he walked in, Grace's grip on his hand tightened involuntarily.

Curtis rose from his chair and approached Skyler. "I've always stayed out of your personal affairs with her. If you're willing to be used by her, that's your choice. But don't involve me in it, and honestly, I couldn't give a hoot. You know my line in the sand."

Skyler was well aware.

Curtis might not care much about most things, but when it came to Leanne, he wouldn't tolerate a speck of dust in his eyes.

"Handle it yourself."

Curtis left him some dignity, grabbed his coat, took Leanne by the hand, and patted Skyler on the shoulder before leaving. "Take care of yourself."

His gesture was casual but felt immensely heavy on Skyler's shoulder.

Still not having had her fill of the drama, Joy lingered, unwilling to leave. Before the door closed, she heard Skyler ask.

to bring Xenia to Curtis' dinner party?

he smiled, "Mr. Nelson, if

conversation was cut off

Back in the room,

but Skyler

with her...

he wouldn't dare to pull any stunts at his dinner party. A simple musical performance turned into such

to reveal secrets to the involved parties

with a few favors. That Hot Spring Hotel down by Echo Summit, I helped her secure the land." Skyler suddenly laughed. "When you first wanted to open that hotel, you were short on funds, and I

him for help, but we're

know how many such friends you have besides him? Do you know how many rumors I've heard over the years? But I chose to believe you." The warmth in Skyler's eyes slowly faded, "And now, why did you

to be together, and you tried to ruin their

for years, utterly devoted. She kept him on a string, accepting his gifts, taking advantage of his kindness, but never agreeing to

hadn't expected that Skyler would introduce her to his friend the next day, and she met Curtis, whose family background, appearance, and