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 splash 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.

The last 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 personalities competing 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 nonchalance, 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 tone comforting 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, laughter in his eyes, yet a wave of guilt surged within him.

All of Leanne’s reservations about Suzan stemmed from a careless comment he made

years ago.

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 discomfort. 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 your lawful husband.”

Saying so, Curtis lightly pecked her on the corner of her lips, a kiss devoid of desire, more a gesture of consolation.

Leanne’s brows furrowed immediately, trying to rub away the spot he kissed.

“You dislike me that much?” Curtis laughed, pulling her hand away and planting 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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