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.”

parents aren’t

housekeeper will be

when she leaves for the day? Just stay in

visibly frustrated. “Laney, how old

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

display screen at the hospital and saw it was nearly her turn with the doctor. He put away the ice pack and dried her foot

blushed and withdrew her

between them, creating a subtle yet alluring outline. He tried to steer his thoughts away, but the

Cliff planned to stay home

aware of the game she was playing and

at the

they were back at the Hopkins family residence, Laney requested Cliff’s assistance to walk. Balancing on one