Sunlight cascaded through the window, casting a golden glow that enveloped the woman lounging on the sofa.

Her shirt-dress shimmered, its soft yellow hue reflecting the sunlight as she lay half-reclined on the dark leather couch, eyes closed.

Curtis tiptoed closer, crouching before her.

She must have dozed off waiting for too long, in an uncomfortable position with her legs still on the ground, head resting on the arm of the sofa. Knowing she'd have a stiff neck from sleeping like this made Curtis want to wake her, yet he couldn't bear to disturb her slumber.

Stray strands of hair fell across her forehead, which Curtis gently brushed aside with his fingertips.

Leanne was a light sleeper. As Curtis touched her, she opened her eyes.

Her blurry and sleepy gaze fixed on him as she stretched her arms around his neck in a weary embrace.

"Why didn't you head home to rest if you were this tired?" Curtis asked.

slept well in those brief moments, and her head was dizzy as she leaned against

stone, felt it soften with tenderness. His palm supported her back as he leaned in to kiss her near her ear.

don't." Leanne felt uncertain, but being with him seemed

I'll hold you

the couch,

resting on his shoulder. The subtle scent

She remained quiet in the crook of Curtis' neck before mentioning, "I just returned from visiting Mary and saw your Uncle Hanley

Curtis sounded as surprised

with the buttons on his shirt. "How come

like a taboo in our family. No one's allowed to bring

if he had vanished into thin air. Those who had known him kept quiet, and the media never covered any news that Maddox, the Chairman of Vector Vista Bank, once had a

breathing person, seemingly

was

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