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.

ankle, causing Leanne to turn her head, her movement to break

phone from her hand, ended the video call, and pulled her into his embrace "Babe, it's your turn to shine," Ever the dramatist,

lost interest in Joy's performance. "They've moved

left the call?" Joy pouted. "come

the subject of taking annual leave with Donna and Amy, Donna shook her head, a seasoned expert in

work, especially under a boss

she decided to confront Ruben upon his return

her with a smile, which quickly faded once he

right now. You're a pillar of this department. Maybe wait longer

her importance. "Even pillars need a rest to stand strong when

by Ruben's resistance, she pressed on. "I'm planning to go

stunned. "Aren't you married for years? Why plan a honeymoon

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