The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1156:

Cliff dismissed it. “I haven’t even been home. How could I possibly upset her?”

“You know exactly what I mean,” Gerry said with a knowing smirk. Cliff’s irritation flared, but he chose not to engage, reaching instead for another bottle of wine.

As the liquid drained away, a pleasant buzz settled over Cliff, and he made his way to the restroom.

The hallway resonated with gentle melodies, the ambient lights casting an ethereal glow across the walls.

After washing up, Cliff found a quiet corner to smoke. As wisps of smoke curled into the air, Kailyn emerged from around the corner, struggling to support an intoxicated Laney. His eyes fixed on Laney’s swaying form, his movements frozen mid-motion.

Kailyn’s eyes met Cliff’s for the first time, and she felt as if she’d been struck by lightning. Her mind scattered, and his name tumbled from her lips. “Cliff…”

rumbled low and dangerous as he extinguished his cigarette and

stood paralyzed, words failing

expression, Cliff drew the unsteady Laney closer, tilting her chin to examine her face. Her usually porcelain complexion

through Cliff as he pulled Laney into his arms,

him, quickly said, “I brought her here. Don’t

with Laney cradled against him, never

alcohol-induced haze. Though her vision swam, she could tell she was with a handsome man. With a resigned smile, she murmured, “Yeah, Kailyn is right. The world is full of men. Why should I

into her. “Laney, look

his face, studying him intently. Then, as

tentative kisses. This was raw desperation, wild and unrestrained. The alcohol buzzing through his system dulled his usual restraint, and to his own astonishment,