Joy and Selina were buzzing with excitement to lay their eyes on Leanne’s photos from her trip to Iceland. Handing over her camera, the two huddled close, flipping through the images with a chorus of admiration between them.
After a while, Joy, fully satisfied, slouched back with a content sigh, “That’s it. I’ve practically been to Iceland myself now.”
“How about we head there for our honeymoon?” Selina suggested with a spark in her eye. “When are you on annual leave?”
“What’s your problem?” Joy teased, showing no sisterly support. “You’re the one who’s single, not me.”
Selina huffed, “So what? Just you wait, I’ll get my mom to set me up with someone in no time!”
But what moved Joy, beyond Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes, were the captured moments between Leanne and Curtis.
And one photo stood out – taken in front of a church. Despite Curtis and Leanne being in casual wear, it gave Joy the impression they had just renewed their vows.
Leanne’s wedding ring was prominently back on her finger.
Suddenly struck by an overwhelming sense of emotion, Joy shoved the camera into Selina’s hands and enveloped Leanne in a tight hug.
“Sweetie, keep this happiness going forever.”
Selina, not wanting to be left out, quickly set the camera aside and joined in the embrace.
“Leanne, you look so much better now like you’re literally glowing.”
Leanne quizzed, “Really?”
“You wouldn’t believe it, but when I first met you last year, you seemed so aloof and hard to approach, hardly ever smiling. You’ve changed so much.” Ads by PubFuture
In less than a year, so much had happened, so much had changed.
Leanne reflected on Curtis’ return from abroad, acknowledging how her outlook on life had indeed transformed significantly.
Snow could melt under warmth. A hedgehog could retract its spikes. Rose could bloom in nutrient-rich soil, all needing ample love to flourish.
Back at Leanne’s Castle, Caleb hesitated as he opened the car door for Curtis, “Mr. Richardson, are you sure about this?”
Curtis stepped out, holding a straw
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He trailed off, not finishing his thought.
Curtis glanced ahead, spotting Jake and the three girls arriving first, their laughter filling the air as they playfully jostled each other. Ads by PubFuture
Leanne, in a white sundress, was bathed in the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees.
If she knew the truth, she would surely leave him.
“This is what we owe her.”
Walking over, Curtis placed the hat on Leanne, shielding her from the sun.
After the long flight, Joy and Selina had dinner with Leanne before leaving early, allowing her to rest and adjust to the jet lag.
Due to the time difference, Leanne woke up late each day.
By the time she was up, Curtis had already left for work, with ElitePinnacle piling up tasks awaiting his attention.
Since resigning, Leanne had found
her days to be more leisurely. She
enjoyed brunch, wandered in the
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garden with her cat, delved into academic books, or researched top medical schools in preparation for her PhD.
No matter how busy, Curtis made it
a point to return home each evening,
sharing dinner with her and offering
advice on her choices among
Emberland’s prestigious institutions.
One afternoon, three days later, Leanne was in the garden pruning flowers, with her cat lazily rolling in the sunlight on the lawn.
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