The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1141:

Cliff’s driver personally took Laney to the theater. Watching her through the rearview mirror with grandfatherly concern, the driver attempted to soothe her wounded heart. “Mr. Hopkins had quite a bit to drink today and isn’t fully himself. Don’t take his harsh words to heart. You know how he is—sharp tongue, soft heart.”

Silent tears traced paths down Laney’s cheeks. Deep down, she knew the driver spoke the truth. Cliff stood as the unwavering pillar of the Hopkins family, his kindness touching everyone around him. Even after discovering her feelings and deliberately maintaining his distance, he never once faltered in his responsibilities. But tonight, his words had cut too deep. Her pride and dignity lay in tatters, trampled beneath his thoughtless remarks.

Just then, Laney’s phone chimed, piercing the heavy silence. A bank transfer notification illuminated her screen, accompanied by Cliff’s message: “Here’s your allowance for this month. Let me know if you need more.”

Laney bit her lip. Her monthly expenses ran into hundreds of thousands, and the allowance Cliff gave her separately was around fifty thousand, just as generous as Madison’s. Despite Laney’s repeated protests about the sum unnecessarily exceeding her budget, Cliff brushed aside her concerns with casual indifference. Sometimes, as if to spite her, he’d increase the amount further.

of defiance, Laney returned the money without a

“What’s the meaning of

fearing he might get upset, she softened her reply. “I have a salary now. You don’t need to

after tax a month?” Cliff’s sarcasm dripped

wordless. Even through the cold digital interface, she could perfectly envision his mocking expression.

digital silence. As they pulled up to the theater, Laney stepped out, turning to thank the driver. After a moment’s hesitation, she added softly, “Could

driver smiled warmly. “Of course,

extinguish her feelings for Cliff, her resolve began to crack as

lunch with friends, her fingers betrayed her once more, pulling