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.

her restless ankle, causing Leanne to turn her head, her movement to break free unsuccessful.

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

a different commotion, Selina lost interest in Joy's performance. "They've

the call?" Joy pouted. "come on, I want to

seasoned expert in navigating such waters. "Trying to get time off from Ruben is like asking

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

decided to confront Ruben upon his

quickly faded once

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

first time, Leanne realized her importance. "Even pillars need a rest to stand strong when

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

for years?

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