The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1154:

Even after waking up, the scenes from his dream lingered in his mind, like morning mist—both hazy and crystal clear—clinging to him like an unwanted companion. A wave of vertigo washed over him for several moments before he managed to shake off the peculiar feelings, dragging himself to the bathroom for a much-needed shower.

In the dining room below, Laney sat perfectly poised, already dressed and waiting. “Good morning, Cliff,” she greeted him with a gentle smile as he descended the stairs.

Cliff maintained a stoic expression, deliberately avoiding her gaze. “Morning.”

The housekeeper had laid out their usual breakfast spread. Cliff nursed his coffee, his appetite nowhere to be found.

Laney assumed his sour mood stemmed from last night’s events and decided not to press her luck.

“I’ll be away for a few days,” Cliff announced abruptly, his voice tight.

housekeeper will stay here. Ask

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in Laney’s chest. “Where are you

Cliff replied offhandedly, the excuse fabricated in the moment. “Don’t

cool demeanor never wavered, though impatience seemed to simmer beneath the surface.

barely touching his

Cliff immersed himself in work, desperate to drown out memories of the dream. Though he stayed away from home, he regularly checked with the housekeeper about

intended to return to the theater. Though she longed to see Cliff again, fear of annoying

dejected expression, wisely avoided any topics that

maze of questions. Was work truly keeping Cliff away? Why so suddenly? Could he be deliberately avoiding her, finding her presence too bothersome?