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.”

Laney hadn’t planned that far

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 left. Laney gave a compliant

later, Cliff brought two

busy with something in

stepped in silently, and by the time she noticed, she quickly ran to hide what she was doing. “I thought

his eyes briefly scanning the shirt behind

at Laney’s reddened cheeks. “I sped up because I was worried you might be hungry,” he explained as he

burning with embarrassment. She made a

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

ask,” Laney murmured, avoiding his

eyes. “Did you try it on? Why wash it if it’s not dirty?” Considering her tender skin,

further, Cliff warned, “Tell me, or I’ll find out