The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1151:

Cliff answered, “It’s me.”

Her heart raced faster, forcing her to hurriedly end the call and sit up straight. “Come in.”

Cliff walked in, sweeping his eyes across the room before observing her face. “Why do you look so anxious?”

Laney gave a dry chuckle. “I’m not.”

Laney quickly checked her phone to make sure the call had indeed ended.

Cliff saw through her feeble attempts at masking her thoughts. He had noticed every detail, including her reddened cheeks, and assumed she had been chatting with the questionable guy from before. Laney asked, “Did you need something?”

milk.” Cliff set the

her, giving off a feeling of both protection and careful

was different than usual. Usually distant, today

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herself and noticed that the collar of her pajamas had shifted, exposing more than she had meant to reveal.

and purposely opened

before, but never quite so obviously. He casually adjusted her clothes, ensuring her

is your competition?” he

ballet competition, Laney’s eyes lit up, and she offered a sweet smile. “It’s in October.

you have less than two months to prepare. Once your foot is better, concentrate on your rehearsals. Avoid

“What did

yet not mentioning it at all left him