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.

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

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

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

pouted. "come on,

a seasoned expert in navigating such waters. "Trying to get time off from Ruben is like asking for his life on a

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

it over, she decided to confront Ruben upon his return to the

with a smile, which quickly faded once he realized

a pillar of this department. Maybe wait longer and take

realized her importance. "Even pillars need

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

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

"You can catch up on the

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