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.”

Kailyn frowned.

quickly clarified, “Not

glance, Kailyn rested her chin on her palm, studying Laney’s flushed face. “So, what

me, it’s my friend.”

her throat, pushing around the food on her plate. “If it’s about winning him over… any good

colorful dating history, carried none of Laney’s reservations. “The best way is to just go for it,”

Laney’s lips, quickly fading into melancholy.

friend?” Kailyn prodded gently, her eyes

Laney admitted with a

he ever mentioned his type?” Kailyn probed

of my friend,” Laney’s voice dropped to a whisper. “A mature woman, perhaps.” The image materialized in her mind unbidden—sleek black stockings, stiletto heels, cascading waves