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.

Cliff took a moment to really look at her before saying, “Yes,

demeanor and snuggled against his arm. “I was really

“Let’s get

with me tonight,” she said. “Could you

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

as soon as he stepped inside. Laney pulled the blanket aside and settled into bed,

amusement in his voice. “It’s unusual

prefer me not wearing skirts, I figured I should stop wearing

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

and feigned innocence.

book seems like a

think it is, Cliff?” Laney asked, catching onto his insinuation. She