The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1146:

Laney’s fists trembled at her sides. Her chest heaved as she finally forced out the words, “Kira insulted me.”

“You’re lying! I didn’t insult you!” Kira wailed, hiding her face behind her hands.

“What did she say to you?” Cliff’s penetrating gaze bore into Laney. His authoritative tone commanded such presence that no one dared lift their head.

Laney raised her chin in defiance, her eyes blazing with unshed tears. “Her mother called me worthless, and Kira told me to have my mother help me retaliate—mocking me because my mother is dead!” Her voice cracked at the end, and she bit her lip fiercely to keep from breaking down.

Cliff’s frown deepened. Though the insults were cruel, he found Laney’s physical response excessive. “What have I taught you? If she insults you, return the favor with words. Was violence really necessary?”

if struck, her eyes growing impossibly wider. Confusion clouded her mind—had Cliff come to

for residual anger, Cliff reached for her hand to examine it for any swelling.

expression hardened to ice. “Why are you throwing a tantrum in front of me? Should I not have come

cheeks as she lashed out, “I never asked you

looks. Evidently, Cliff wasn’t as devoted to Laney as they’d feared. Their relief was palpable—it had been nothing more than a false alarm. Despite Kira’s injury, Cliff’s presence made them wary of pressing the issue

said with forced pleasantry. “They’re just being childish. Have your cousin offer an apology

voice rang out in

wondering if his years of nurturing had somehow

the harm in apologizing? It’s just three simple words—they cost you nothing.” Cliff stepped aside,

Laney remained resolute. “I won’t apologize!