The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1187:

After a brief shower, he returned to find Laney asleep on the bed in his lounge.

Checking his watch, Cliff said audibly, “When you wake up, it should be around lunchtime. What would you like to eat? I can book us a spot.”

Cuddling her blanket, Laney murmured, “I’d rather eat something you made.”

Cliff nodded in acknowledgment. “I’m going to head home for a while.” He paused and asked, “Are you scared to sleep here by yourself?”

“Not in the slightest.” Laney, a slight blush coloring her cheeks, asked, “Cliff, could I take a shower later? Would you mind if I borrow a shirt of yours?”

Cliff caught the playful gleam in her eyes and realized her intentions.

“I’m not into that fantasy.”

hadn’t planned

it hard to deny her request and left behind the shirt he had just worn for her. “I’ll be back in an hour. Call if you need anything,” he said as

he returned later, Cliff brought

with something in

the time she noticed, she quickly ran to hide what she was doing. “I thought

silent, his eyes briefly

scrutiny intensified as he looked back at Laney’s reddened cheeks. “I sped up because I was

She made a move to push him away, urging, “Please

gently, Cliff asked, “You never bother with laundry at home, yet here you are washing clothes by hand. What’s

Laney murmured, avoiding

lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his eyes. “Did you try it on?

“Tell me, or I’ll find out