Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back (Leanne Castillo) novel Chapter 351

After a grueling day, Leanne and Joy had planned to unwind at a local bar.

Leanne arrived first, settling into the lively ambiance as she waited. But Joy was delayed by a last-minute call from a demanding client and was updating Leanne via voice messages as she navigated through the traffic.

"I'm two blocks away now," Joy's voice crackled through the speaker.

"No rush," Leanne replied, her voice calm as she ordered a drink to sip while she waited.

During the past few days, Leanne had been wrestling with a delicate matter. She had to find a clever way to discuss Joy's ongoing feud with Curtis. It was like trying to mix oil with water. The two were incompatible, and Leanne knew she was the root cause.

Joy’s animosity toward Curtis was a shield to protect her. She had stood by Leanne during her darkest moments, never letting go of her hand. They lacked parental love and had become each other’s pillar of strength, making Joy's role in Leanne’s life incredibly significant.

As Leanne nursed her drink, the warmth slowly spread through her stomach. She was deep in her thoughts when she sensed someone approaching. Expecting Joy, she looked up only to see two men who seemed intent on striking up a conversation.

"Hey, beautiful, all by yourself?" one of them asked, sliding into the seat beside her. They had unremarkable features that blended into the crowd yet carried themselves with an unwarranted swagger. Their style was the type Joy loved to mock, with over-gelled hair, skinny jeans paired with loafers, and shirts tucked neatly into their belts.

Initially, Leanne maintained politeness. "I'm waiting for a friend."

"Oh, but your friend isn’t here yet. Join us for a drink," the more talkative of the two insisted, not taking the hint.

Despite her reserved demeanor, they sat on either side of her. "What do you do for a living, gorgeous?" the talkative one continued.

Still in her hospital scrubs, way less eye-catching than the usual bar get-up, Leanne still couldn't conceal her stunning good looks and one-of-a-kind charm. It was like a rose blooming bright and untainted amidst the decay of the bar’s dim lights.