The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1143:

As dizziness overtook her empty stomach, Laney stumbled, reaching blindly for support. Her hand found purchase, only for her eyes to meet Kira Foster’s cold stare.

“Sorry, I didn’t see it was you.” Laney withdrew her hand quickly.

The theater’s ballet company was filled with dancers from privileged backgrounds, their competitive nature usually masked by polite facades. But Kira, the most domineering of them all, never bothered with such pretenses. She had always viewed Laney as her rival for lead roles.

Today, seeing Laney’s vulnerability, Kira seized her chance. Under the guise of a dance move, she shoved Laney hard, deliberately grinding her heel into Laney’s toes as she passed.

Laney bit back a cry, clutching her foot as she stumbled backward.

I didn’t see you,” Kira said,

paused and moved over to help Laney.

pale with pain. Kailyn removed Laney’s

turned to Kira

the elegant grace of a swan. “It wasn’t on purpose. Besides, she surprised me first. It startled me and I

answered, “Accidentally? You crushed her foot! What are you, an

muffled their laughter behind their

pleased her enough. She replied, feigning fear, “I’m sorry, Miss Collins. Please don’t make things difficult for me or my family now that I’ve apologized. I dared not target you, not with your support from the

Laney quickly pulled Kailyn back and shook her head, signaling Kailyn to keep

advantage from her family’s status, yet she had earned her own

ventures. Laney didn’t want Kailyn getting mixed