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.”

frowned. “Biological siblings? That’s not

clarified, “Not biological. She’s

studying Laney’s flushed face. “So, what do you want to do? Give up

“It’s not me, it’s my friend.” Her

on her plate. “If it’s

best way is to just

Laney’s lips, quickly fading into melancholy. “He doesn’t like my

friend?” Kailyn

sleep, not very bright, cries too easily, dresses like a schoolgirl,” Laney admitted with a

his type?”

of my friend,” Laney’s voice dropped to a whisper. “A mature woman, perhaps.” The image materialized in her

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