Selina was up in arms, feeling betrayed. How could they have a big blowout without her? She cleared her feelings, voicing her protest and condemnation with a passion that could set the world on fire.

Fresh from a shower and sprawled on her bed, Leanne tuned into the group video call, listening to Selina's tirade.

"I was just down the road with my mom last night, literally a mile from you guys. A single call and I would've been there in five minutes!" she complained, her frustration palpable. "Good lord, I missed out on a jackpot!"

"Fine, let me give you a play-by-play. I'm no Meryl Streep, but I reckon I can recoup at least half of that for you."

Joy cleared her throat, launching into her one-woman show, leaving Leanne entertained.

Curtis emerged from the bathroom to find Leanne lying on her stomach, her waterfall of hair cascading over her shoulders, the light green of her nightgown making her skin glow.

Her legs dangled carelessly off the bed.

Curtis caught her restless ankle, causing Leanne to turn her head,

his embrace "Babe, it's your turn

Joy's performance. "They've moved on to the R-rated

pouted. "come

expert in navigating such waters. "Trying to get

were a luxury in their line of work, especially under a boss like Ruben,

confront Ruben upon his return to the

faded once he realized the purpose

how busy we are right now. You're a pillar of this department. Maybe wait longer and take your leave when it

"Even pillars need a rest

resistance, she pressed on. "I'm planning

married for years? Why plan

story," Leanne said. "You can catch up on the

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