The underlying logic and statistics of the poker game were right up Curtis' alley, given his professional background in finance and economics. Plus, with Leanne's unusual good luck, the tide at the poker table had turned, quickly evolving into a scenario where she was the sole winner. Frustrated and on the verge of desperation, Joy couldn't help but look around and complain, "Where's my boyfriend? Why isn't he here to see this?" Devin snorted dismissively, "Even if your boyfriend were here, you'd probably be losing even worse."

Leanne had won back everything she had put out and then some, leaving Curtis to look at her with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. "Having fun?"

"A lot," Leanne finally understood the game's allure, "but it's not as fun without you."

Without him, she hardly ever won.

That admission brought a smile to Curtis' face. He affectionately pinched her cheek and transferred a bit of "good luck" money to the other three from his phone.

"Consider it compensation for your spirits."

To cheer up his wife, Curtis extended a gesture of goodwill toward the other three. "You guys spent all night playing cards, lost money, and got no company. Pretty sad. Use it to treat yourselves."

the money, her smile

Devin were both

pulled him away, fearing the others

left, the lightness in Leanne's heart slightly faded. Curtis naturally and smoothly took her bag, which contained

suddenly seemed a fearsome beast, potentially biting her

suddenly realized how terrified she was

tightened her grip on his hand. Sensing it, Curtis looked at her

moment before suddenly unbuckling her seatbelt, climbing over

her by the waist, amused and surprised. "What's this, little

answer but instead

had become increasingly clingy these days, which Curtis found quite enjoyable. He leaned in to kiss her tender, soft lips,

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