Chapter 237
Chapter 237
He gazed at Leanne’s soft, peachy lips, inching closer as he spoke, unable to contain his desire.
He wanted to kiss her, to share that intimate breath that was theirs alone, yearning for her to open up to
him like she used to, willingly letting him in.
Curtis drew closer, his gaze thickening with anticipation, their lips almost touching.
Just as their lips were about to meet, Leanne slightly parted hers.
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“Anne, did you miss me while I was away?”
The words that followed cut through the building heat like a knife, “Which Anne are you referring to?”
It was like a ssh of cold water, sobering Curtis from his fervent daze.
“Huh?
His mind was still tangled in desire, it took every ounce of self-control not to kiss her right
then.
Reluctantly, his gaze shifted from her lips to her eyes – beautiful yet detached, a total contrast to his
yearning,
He had called her by that nickname countless times during their moments of affection. But now, upon
his return, she seemed so averse to it.
Thest time she reacted strongly to that nickname, Curtis thought it was because she resented him,
refusing to forgive, thus banning him from using it.
So, he held back whenever he wanted to call her Anne, but now in the heat of the moment, he slipped.
Confused by her question, Curtis’ eyes twinkled with puzzlement and amusement,
“Multiple Annes? What, you got multiple personalitiespeting for me?”
Leanne observed him closely, looking for any hint of deceit.
Curtis wasn’t one to lie. No matter his faults, he owned up to his actions.
ment, Leanne wavered.
nickname is also Anne.” she murmured.
urtis replied, “I don’t care what her nickname is.”
Seeing his nonchnce, Leanne pursed her lips.
He had said he never loved Suzan, maybe Anne really had nothing to do with her.
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Chapter 237
“Her nickname is Anne too? That’s quite a coincidence. Is that why you dislike me calling you Anne?”
Curtis’ eyes showed a hint of frustration, his toneforting like talking to a child, “Let her change it
then. From now on, she’s not allowed to use Anne. Only we can, okay?”
It seemed she had misunderstood him.
Leanne was left speechless by his assertive demeanor, “What right do you have to decide. that?”
“Because it bothers you.”
Curtis’ voice was gentle,ughter in his eyes, yet a wave of guilt surged within him.
All of Leanne’s reservations about Suzan stemmed from a carelessment he made
years ago.
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The impact of his words had left a deep mark on her, the negative effects still lingering.
“I didn’t know her nickname was Anne. It doesn’t matter what she’s called.”
Curtis’ hand gently caressed her delicate neck, soothingly, “There’s only one Anne for me.
Leanne turned her head away, avoiding his tender gaze.
“Let’s drop it.” Curtis continued, “A nickname tainted with misunderstandings will always bring
difort. I don’t want you to think of Suzan every time I call you Anne.”
“What should I call you then? Using your full name sounds so formal.”
Leanne kept a cool facade, “We’re not even close.”
Curtis’ eyes crinkled with amusement, picking a nickname, “How about babe?”
Leanne felt a shiver of cringe at his cheesiness, “Stop messing around.”
Curtis, smiling, “If I can’t call you this or that, might as well call you honey.”
“Who’s honey?” Leanne reiterated, “Don’t forget, we’re divorced.”
“Don’t forget, until the divorce papers are signed, I’m still yourwful husband.”
Saying so, Curtis lightly pecked her on the corner of her lips, a kiss devoid of desire, more a gesture of
constion.
Leanne’s brows furrowed immediately, trying to rub away the spot he kissed.
“You dislike me that much?” Curtisughed, pulling her hand away and nting another soft kiss as if
sealing it with a stamp.
After kissing her lips, the desire he had just managed to suppress was hooked right back up.
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