Although Callahan didn't say anything, Lennox couldn't shake the feeling that his boss was subtly poking fun at him. But when the boss gave an order, who was he to refuse?
Lennox fell silent, turning to leave. As he went, he couldn't resist a glance back. His boss was staring at the pile of takeout containers, a cryptic smile playing on his lips. Lennox was thoroughly confused.
Once the office door clicked shut, Callahan walked over to his desk and opened one of the containers, a wave of satisfaction washing over him when he saw it was filled with his favorite dishes. Leilani still remembered what he liked to eat.
Eighteen containers. The exact same number he had ordered for her yesterday. Was this her way of responding to him? Was she not angry anymore?
A low chuckle escaped him, his mood inexplicably lifting.
Meanwhile, at the Pure-Spring Clinic, Leilani was organizing herbs when her phone buzzed.
[Callahan: Thanks for the takeout. I loved it.]
She glanced at the message and didn't reply, but the corners of her lips tilted upward.
Judie, sneaking a peek from the side, knew that expression had everything to do with Callahan. It seemed their cold war was finally over.
Judie couldn't help but snicker. "Tsk, tsk. Someone's acting all cold on the outside, but they're a real softie on the inside, aren't they?"

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