Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back! ( Leanne Castillo ) novel Chapter 327

Leanne felt an inexplicable emotion welling slowly in her chest.

Curtis had once confessed that he had loved her from a very early age. At that time, she had no concept of how early this "very early" was, nor any real grasp of his love.

She had thought Curtis was just a troublemaker at school, getting into fights with the likes of Johnny and dragging her into the mess to get scolded.

But it turned out, he did it all for her.

To the young Leanne, living with the Richardson family was just a temporary arrangement, slightly better than the foster homes she'd been shuffled between.

She knew she was an outsider, and when bullied, she wouldn't seek anyone to stand up for her.

The incident where she was dragged into the boys' restroom had made her the butt of jokes for a while, but once Johnny dropped out, it was never mentioned again.

She had never imagined Curtis had defended her from behind the scenes.

Had he never mentioned it to protect her pride?

Curtis watched from a distance as she laughed and chatted with someone else, his gaze casually sliding over Leanne's face. "What are you talking about?" he asked, as he approached, draping his jacket over his arm.

Leanne glanced at him. "None of your business."

Not wanting to tick her off, Curtis swallowed his jealousy and put on a show of being chill. "Alright. Should I give you some space?"

Making peace like a diplomat, Jeremy replied smoothly, "Nothing much. We're done talking."

Just then, Joy's phone rang, and Leanne took it to her, walking towards the restroom.

Curtis watched Leanne's disappearing figure, then casually pulled out his card to settle the bill with Devin, remarking, "Southtown's air must be good for your throat. You've been quite chatty since you stayed there."

"The air is indeed pleasant there, a bit more humid than Stonebridge, nice environment," Jeremy replied, ignoring the slight edge in Curtis' voice and sincerely suggested, "You should take Leanne there sometime."

"Really?" Curtis' voice held a note of forced interest as he pocketed his hands in his trousers, "So good, huh? Why didn’t you stay longer?"

Jeremy was left speechless.

Soon, Leanne returned with Selina and Joy, rounding the corner.

Curtis' mood flipped faster than a page in a book, slapping Jeremy on the shoulder in a friendly manner, "Thanks for the invite. I’ll make sure to take Leanne to Southtown sometime."

Jeremy just nodded awkwardly.

Austin, having paid the bill, joined them, "Let’s go."

Joy linked arms with Leanne. "Come on, we'll walk you out."

Curtis slipped his hand around Leanne’s wrist gently, "Everyone's pairing up, and here you are, third wheeling?"

"Who says she's third wheeling?" Joy retorted, pulling Leanne back, nodding at Austin, "She's my soulmate; that one is the odd one out."

Leanne stammered, "I..."

"I’ll join too!" Selina exclaimed, grabbing Leanne's other arm and turning to Jeremy, "Jeremy, let mom know I’ll stay at Leanne’s tonight."

The girls, arm in arm, led Leanne away.

Austin apologized on behalf of Joy, "They've planned a girls' night out. No offense meant, please bear with us."