The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1149:

“You should rest,” he said, looking down at her foot once more. “Let the ice do its job.”

Laney nodded, sinking back against the chair as she closed her eyes. Despite the tension that still lingered between them, she couldn’t help but feel comforted by his presence. It was a strange mix of warmth and confusion, but for now, it was enough.

Laney hesitated, glancing away before saying, “If you’re busy, I’ll head back to the theater. A friend invited me to dinner tonight.”

Cliff’s mind briefly flashed to her chat history from earlier. “Your boyfriend?”

Laney’s eyes widened in surprise. “No, she’s just a female friend.”

Cliff returned to his usual, detached demeanor. “Cancel your plans with her. You’ll stay at the Hopkins house for a few days until your foot heals.”

your parents aren’t around,”

will be

to do when she leaves for

looked up, visibly frustrated. “Laney, how old

a lecture coming. “Twenty-two,” she replied softly. “So what? I’ll probably still be scared of

at the hospital and saw it was nearly her

Laney blushed and withdrew her foot.

together, the fabric of her skirt caught between them, creating a subtle yet alluring outline. He tried to steer his thoughts away, but the visible tension in

planned to stay home tonight, but he kept

was aware of the game she was playing and chose to remain silent, thinking it was the best

for Laney’s swelling and bruising at the hospital,

Laney requested Cliff’s assistance to walk. Balancing on one leg,