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?”

to stop having feelings for me, Laney. Even though my aunt adopted you, everyone knows you’re my cousin. I don’t want

up, her voice tight as she said, “Then why are you

him after his blunt words. He scoffed. “You’re my cousin. Why shouldn’t I be kind to you? Am I not kind to Gerry?

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

agitation growing. Laney walked away without

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

a shower. It was his birthday, and he had

his arms, and from that moment, she had clung to him, affectionately calling him. Her small, endearing

tried to gently correct her. But she escalated, sneaking into his bed

She had agreed eagerly. Yet that same night, she returned—not

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.