The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1179:

Cliff paused, glancing at her meaningfully. “If you’re thinking about intimacy, it seems you’re not angry anymore.” Laney wasn’t bothered by his remark and chuckled softly. “What am I thinking about?”

“It’s written all over your face.”

Laney touched her cheek with a smile. “No, that’s just my beauty.”

As Cliff guided her upstairs, Laney asked, “Do you think I’m pretty, Cliff?” Her tone was playful.

“Yes,” he replied automatically, cautious of her teasing. But Laney remained doubtful. “You didn’t even look at me before you answered. You’re lying.”

Cliff shrugged. “I see you every day.”

“So, why aren’t you looking now?” Laney drew closer, wrapping her arm around his and peering up at him.

moment to really look at her before saying, “Yes,

playful demeanor and snuggled against his arm. “I was really hurt that you missed my

“Let’s get you

me tonight,” she said. “Could you tell

her words at face value. Yet, remembering how bold she had been during their last car ride, he found himself following her

with a sweet, welcoming fragrance that enveloped him as soon as he stepped inside. Laney pulled the

a hint of amusement in his

turned to face him, her gaze steady. “Since you prefer me not wearing

smiled, skeptical of her statement. He caressed the cover of the book and glanced at her. “Do you really read

innocence.

this book seems

asked, catching onto his insinuation. She