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?”

for me, Laney. Even though my aunt adopted you, everyone knows you’re my cousin. I don’t

flickered—it was humiliating. Her eyes teared up, her

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? Should

away, wiping her tears fiercely. She didn’t want his pity or disdain. Her voice was firm. “I never asked you

agitation growing. Laney walked away

ballet dancer. She had been staying in the dorms, preparing for an upcoming competition. Aware of this, Cliff had instructed the driver to call only once Laney was

the house was quiet. Cliff ascended the stairs to take a shower. It was his birthday, and he had spent it indulging

his life three years ago, she had wept in his arms, and from that moment, she had clung to him, affectionately calling him. Her

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

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

scolded her into tears, but he vividly remembered the sensation of her soft tongue awkwardly touching 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