The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1142:

Kailyn Schultz watched Laney from across the table, concern etching her features as she noticed Laney’s untouched plate. “We need to maintain our figures, but that doesn’t mean skipping meals entirely,” she said softly. “Don’t push yourself too hard, Laney.”

Thinking of next month’s competition, Laney felt even more dejected. “I have no appetite.”

Kailyn asked, “What’s wrong? You’ve been in another world these past few days. Are you feeling unwell?”

Laney shook her head. Her heart ached from Cliff’s harsh words, made worse by his stubborn silence—no apology, not even a simple greeting. The weight of her feelings finally spilled over. Laney ventured softly, “I have a friend, who’s in love with her brother but can’t be with him. What should she do?”

Kailyn’s eyes widened. “You like your brother?”

“No, no!” Laney waved her hands frantically. “It’s just a friend of mine.”

her excuse, Kailyn frowned. “Biological siblings? That’s

clarified, “Not biological. She’s

chin on her palm, studying Laney’s flushed face. “So, what do you want to do? Give

me, it’s my

pushing around the food on her plate.

and a colorful dating history, carried none of Laney’s reservations. “The best way is to just go for it,” she declared with absolute conviction.

flickered across Laney’s lips, quickly fading into melancholy.

your friend?” Kailyn prodded

not very bright, cries too easily, dresses like a schoolgirl,” Laney admitted with a self-deprecating smile. “You do have

his type?” Kailyn probed

to a whisper. “A mature woman, perhaps.” The image materialized in her mind unbidden—sleek black stockings, stiletto heels, cascading waves of hair, and blood-red lips—a perfect complement to Cliff’s commanding military