The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1140:

Laney bit her lip, stifling the bitterness welling up inside. “Alright.”

Cliff’s face hardened. “Alright, alright. You said that last time too. You act so innocent, but you weren’t as obedient,” he muttered under his breath.

Cliff sighed heavily, his expression stern as he dismantled the cake she had made, lighting the candle. “After all, this is still your sincere effort. Let’s not waste it.”

Laney watched, sensing the uncharacteristic nature of his actions, yet found herself unable to leave.

As the candle flickered, casting long shadows, Laney quietly asked, “Do you want to make a wish?”

stated plainly, “You need to stop having feelings for me, Laney. Even though my aunt adopted you,

her voice tight as she said,

“You’re my cousin. Why shouldn’t I be kind to you? Am I not

turned away, wiping her tears fiercely.

agitation growing. Laney walked away without a backward

academy to train as a ballet dancer. She had been staying in the dorms, preparing for an upcoming competition. Aware of this, Cliff had

house was quiet. Cliff ascended the stairs to take a shower. It was his birthday,

had come into his life three years ago, she had wept in his arms, and from that moment, she had clung to him,

Cliff dismissed it as youthful misunderstanding and tried to gently correct her. But she escalated, sneaking

on her studies and avoid distractions. She had agreed eagerly. Yet that same night, she returned—not merely pecking his

his throbbing forehead, realizing it was time to be more assertive. Though not biologically related, Laney had been lovingly raised in the Hopkins family, where she was doted upon. Her stubborn affection showed no signs of waning. It might be time to seriously consider