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 around,” Laney pointed

will

supposed to do when she leaves for the day? Just stay in the house

up, visibly frustrated. “Laney, how old are you

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

and saw it was nearly her turn with the doctor. He put

Laney blushed and

yet alluring outline. He tried to steer his thoughts away, but the visible tension in every inch of Laney’s form reminded him of how sensitive

to stay home

she was playing and

swelling and bruising at the hospital,

at the Hopkins family residence, Laney requested Cliff’s assistance to walk.