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.”

frowned. “Biological siblings? That’s not

quickly clarified, “Not

“So, what do you want to do? Give

to deny, “It’s not me, it’s my friend.” Her voice gradually trailed

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

none of Laney’s reservations. “The best way is to

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

your friend?” Kailyn prodded gently, her eyes

Laney admitted with a self-deprecating smile. “You do have a good

mentioned his type?” Kailyn probed

“A mature woman, perhaps.” The image materialized in her mind unbidden—sleek black stockings, stiletto heels, cascading waves of hair,