The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1159:

Fear crept through Laney’s veins, her limbs heavy as she changed clothes. After much deliberation, she selected an outfit that concealed her neck.

Though Cliff wasn’t one to rush people, the ten-minute wait had chipped away at his patience.

Laney jogged to the front gate, catching sight of Cliff’s silhouette in the distance. She paused to catch her breath before approaching him with tentative steps.

Today, Cliff wore a long-sleeved shirt. The dark fabric amplified his mature presence, his sharp features commanding respect. He embodied both an elder brother and a stern father figure.

Unease kept Laney from meeting his eyes directly, but his deception still stung. “Weren’t you out of town? Why did you suddenly come back?” she asked, aiming for nonchalance.

Cliff’s eyes traced over her tightly covered neck. “I didn’t go out of town,” he replied with cool detachment. His brief words explained everything. Laney yearned to ask why but couldn’t summon the courage. He would undoubtedly tell the truth, “I just didn’t want to see you. You annoy me.” She couldn’t bear to hear those words. They would surely bring tears to her eyes.

Laney lowered her head, her lips forming a small pout.

night. Drinking something warm now will soothe your stomach,”

hosts

flickered across Laney’s expression. She reached for

heavy. I’ll take it up for you and check on your foot, by the way,” Cliff said, dodging her

wanting to prolong their time together. She made an excuse. “But

of sleeping alone at night led her to stay with

many roommates are there?” Cliff

“One.”

back when you were drunk last

now?” Cliff exposed her lie without mercy. Laney frowned, trailing

wafted from the still-hot soup. Cliff ladled a bowl and set

which looked delicious. Her empty stomach