The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1172:

Realizing that further persuasion would be pointless, Laney stopped pushing. She simply asked, “Will you be at my competition?” Cliff had already secured VIP seats. “The whole family will be there.”

“If we take first place, will you give me a reward?” Laney asked. Cliff clenched his jaw and responded calmly, “If that’s the case, then I won’t attend.”

Laney brushed off his threat, finding it empty and meaningless. It was her first competition. He couldn’t possibly miss it.

On the competition day, the theater was alive with anticipation. Madison had called on many to come and support. Before her performance, Laney greeted them, specifically looking for Cliff. However, in the busy crowd, there was no sign of his familiar presence. Her spirits fell, and she turned to Madison. “Madison, has Cliff come?”

Madison suddenly remembered and replied, “Oh, I forgot to mention. Cliff asked me to tell you he couldn’t be here today, but he promised to make it up to you after your performance.”

Cliff really wasn’t coming. He hadn’t taken over the family company, and the equestrian club wasn’t all that hectic. So why, of all days, was he suddenly too

or maybe

favorite stories

and the redness in

tears, refusing to let them fall. She had already done her makeup and was about to change clothes. Today’s competition was a big deal. Even if Cliff wasn’t here, she couldn’t let her emotions take over. She had to win first place. With this in mind, Laney gritted her teeth, pushed thoughts of Cliff

today to arrange lunch with Juliet

Juliet had stepped up and been a huge help, and Philip never forgot that Juliet had saved his wife’s life. In Philip’s book, Juliet was smart,

So, Philip asked

declined, arguing today was