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?”

others who might keep their wishes silent, Cliff stated plainly, “You need to stop having feelings for me, Laney. Even though my aunt adopted you, everyone knows you’re my cousin. I don’t want a

humiliating. Her eyes teared up, her voice

expected her to continue challenging him after his blunt words. He scoffed. “You’re my cousin. Why shouldn’t I be kind

trembled under the weight of his harsh words, and she turned away, wiping her tears fiercely. She didn’t want his pity or

watched her trembling shoulders, his own agitation growing. Laney walked

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

shower. It was his birthday, and

years ago, she had wept in his arms, and from that moment, she had clung to him, affectionately calling him. Her small, endearing form had naturally drawn his protective instincts. However, she had misinterpreted

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

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

He rubbed 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.