Chapter 150


    Chapter 149 “God, you’ve got a way with words that could topple a saint, let alone someone as tender-


    hearted as Mrs. Richardson.” Jake had seen it all day after day, and he was bursting to speak his mind.


    Once he started, he found it hard to stop. “Guys like us, we must be a bit more open-minded, think


    bigger picture, you know? Bend a little and give in. It’s not the end of the world. What’s more important,


    pride or your loved one? If she’s gone, who’ll suffer? You. So, if you miss her, say it. If you want to


    make things right, say that, too. It’s as easy as opening your mouth. What’s so hard about that?” “You


    think you’ve got me all figured out?” Curtis swept a disinterested nce his way. “Who told you I want


    to make up with her?” Under his breath, Jake muttered, “If you don’t want to make up with her, why do


    you keep hanging around her ce?” A BMW 7 Series zipped past them in the nextne, prompting


    Curtis tomand, “Pull over.” Jake did as instructed and pulled over by the curb, watching Curtis


    scrutinize the rearview mirror with an unreadable expression. “Turn around. Let’s go back.” As Jake


    turned the car back toward Golden Grove Manors, he noticed the BMW parked outside Leanne’s


    apartment building. He didn’t recognize the car and looked questioningly at Curtis, who had lowered


    the window and was staring at a brightly lit, amber-tinted window on one of the upper floors, his face


    chilled by the brisk wind, expressionless. Leanne opened her door to find Jeremy holding a box for her.


    “A buddy of mine shipped over a few boxes of strawberries. Selina tasted them and swore they’re


    incredibly sweet, so she made me promise to bring some over for you to try.” “You came all this way to


    bring this to me?” There was a slight pressure in Leanne’s voice “You shouldn’t have gone through the


    trouble.” Jeremy didn’t mention waiting for her in the hospital parking lot nor seeing her leave with


    Curtis. He smiled and said, “She’s always thinking of you whenever she gets something good. She kept


    nagging me about it all day. I was in the area for work anyway, so it was on my way.” Whether it was


    convenient, Leanne knew there was a reason he’d gone out of his way to bring her strawberries. 1/2


    11:28 Chapter 149 Just then, Jeremy noticed the screwdriver in her hand. “What are you working on?”


    “The water heater stopped working. The service center said they couldn’t send anyone until tomorrow.


    They suggested it might be the socket and told me to check if there’s power.” “Why didn’t you call


    maintenance? You can’t mess with electrical stuff on your own. It’s dangerous.” Leanne felt a little


    embarrassed, “Becausest time…” She’d been scared before, and calling for an electrician sote


    made her uneasy. She could make do without most things until the morning, but no hot water meant no


    shower. don’t mind, I can check it for you,” Jeremy offered. “If you Meanwhile, Curtis sat in his Bentley,


    which hadn’t moved an inch from the shadow of a tree. He kept checking his watch, his frown turning


    into a scowl. Confused, Jake ventured, “What are we waiting for sote at night?” No sooner had he


    asked than Curtis’ demeanor turned colder. Without a word, he got out of the car, his tall figure striding


    purposefully into the brightly lit lobby, his presence darkening the air around him. When Leanne heard


    the doorbell and saw Curtis standing outside, she was shocked. “What, you haven’t left yet?” Curtis


    managed to mask his emotions well, revealing nothing abnormal as he casually said, “Just need to use


    the bathroom.” Checking her phone, Leanne frowned, “Shouldn’t you be home by now? Whye all


    the way here to use my bathroom?” “What, is your ce off-limits?” Curtis’ tone was faintly mocking.


    Leanne was skeptical, finding his behavior strange. At that moment, Jeremy walked out of the kitchen.


    His jacket was off, sleeves rolled up, wearing slippers, a picture of a man at ease in his own home after


    a long day at work. “Curtis?” Jeremy was equally taken aback upon seeing him. The fa?ade Curtis had


    been maintaining crumbled in the bright lights. His face darker by the second. grew “Why can’t Ie


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