Curtis' deep gaze lingered on her pale and delicate face. "So, what are you keeping from me?"

The grip that held Leanne's heart tightened, leaving her uncertain whether to drag Curtis into this fog-enshrouded, besieged situation. She still hadn't found any answers from Chuck.

The truth was in a sealed room, and she had no idea what she would face upon opening the door, nor could she find a key to enter.

In the silence that followed, Curtis set the towel on the tray, effortlessly unbuttoned his suit, and draped it over her shoulders.

He took her hand. "Let's go home and talk."

Leaving the celebration, they got into the car and remained silent on the ride home.

Sensing the unusual atmosphere, Jake was used to their small talk, if not outright cuddling. Having seen their confrontational moments, where they barely exchanged a few words before falling into cold stiffness, he found their current affection quite comforting.

But what was going on?

had been incredibly accommodating toward Leanne, cherishing her to no end, never speaking harshly, let alone showing

got out of the car, his shirt soaking in the rain yet keeping her well-protected. And he thought he was worrying

along the wall

Curtis put away the umbrella, its clear water trickling down and pooling on the floor, reflecting a warm, orange

heard him sit on

she didn't sit beside him but opposite, clutching

find

across the living room, feeling

I can't tell when you're genuinely happy or just pretending for my

his tie, his voice heavy. "Do you think I'm stupid, or do you believe my love for you

of emotion welled up in

wouldn't you tell me what's on your

replying,

"Bring out the notebook from your

"You saw

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