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.”

seeing through her excuse, Kailyn frowned. “Biological siblings?

quickly clarified, “Not biological.

face. “So, what do you want

deny, “It’s not me, it’s my friend.”

food on her plate. “If it’s about winning

is to just go for it,” she declared with absolute conviction. “Who cares if he likes it or not?

a smile flickered across Laney’s lips, quickly fading into melancholy. “He doesn’t like my friend’s

is your friend?” Kailyn prodded

to eat and sleep, not very bright, cries too easily, dresses like a schoolgirl,” Laney admitted with a self-deprecating smile. “You do have a good sense of self-awareness,” Kailyn muttered to

mentioned his type?” Kailyn probed

perhaps.” The image materialized in her mind unbidden—sleek black stockings, stiletto