The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1167:

Laney extended her hand toward his nose, asking, “Well? Do I still smell bad?”

He frowned slightly. Besides the fresh scent of soap, there was a faint trace of perfume, one he recognized from the female employees in the office. He didn’t like it.

“Don’t wear perfume anymore,” he said simply, leading her back into the room to dry her hair completely.

Laney tilted her head, confused. “You don’t like it?”

“It doesn’t suit you.”

She blinked, interpreting his response in a completely different way. With a sly grin, she teased, “Oh, I see. You prefer something sultrier—like a ‘decisive businesswoman’ vibe.”

her silky hair. “I give off the businessman vibe. Isn’t

“Who likes it?

the hairdryer aside and tying her

neck,

gaze darkened, his tone dropping an octave.

Her face, tilted up toward his, was both bold and innocent—a childlike mischief shining in her eyes. “Cliff, I want a kiss,” she demanded, her

lately. What had he done to make her so unruly? “You swore you didn’t like me this morning. And now you’re

smile playful. “I can kiss you

tone

move, Laney stood on her tiptoes and captured his lips in

clumsy, hesitant kiss of before. She had grown confident, and the warmth of her lips left him momentarily dazed. He wanted

face was flushed, her breathing uneven. Her furrowed brows