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.”

aren’t around,” Laney pointed

housekeeper will

leaves

“Laney, how old

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

was at a loss for words. He checked the display screen at the hospital and saw it was nearly her turn with the doctor. He put away the ice

Laney blushed and

noticed her legs pressed 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 every inch

to figure out if Cliff planned to stay home tonight, but he kept

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

at the hospital, Cliff took her out

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