Chapter 1161:

The light in Laney’s eyes dimmed. He truly felt nothing for her. After a moment of bitter self-mockery, Laney turned away. “You should leave.”

Cliff observed her briefly before placing a pre-prepared bank card on her table. “I’ll deposit half a million into this card monthly. The password is my birthday.”

“I don’t remember your birthday, and I don’t want this card!” Laney snapped.

Cliff opened the door and left.

Laney really stood her ground this time. She didn’t reach out to Cliff like she used to.

Cliff was too swamped with work to contact her. Therefore, they had been out of reach for the past few days.

When Philip and Madison returned from their trip, Gerry went home early to dine with them. Gerry, always the smooth talker, kept everyone laughing and entertained.

quietly off to the side,

“Has she been really busy? It’s odd not seeing

Laney’s absence well, Cliff chastised himself for teasing her the last time they met. It was immature for someone his age to act like that. But there was no way he would admit that out

must be working hard,” Madison said, sounding worried. “She should take a half-day off today. It’s no

“It’s up

to Laney gently, a

yes to whatever Philip and Madison asked. Since it had been a while since

car keys and headed outside to pick

walked in from the yard and asked, “Where are you going,

“To pick up Laney.”

can stay here. I’ll go,” Gerry said, flashing a

frowned. “Why the

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