The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1197:

“If you lock the door, Gerry might suspect something,” Laney whispered, anxiety creeping into her voice.

Cliff’s intense gaze fixed solely on her face, dismissing all else. “There’s nothing to suspect,” he stated bluntly. “Yes, I had dinner with Juliet today, but it wasn’t a date.”

As the words left his mouth, inner conflict twisted his features. Why did he feel the need to explain himself, when there was truly nothing between him and Juliet? Bitterness welled up in Laney’s chest as she averted her gaze.

“That’s your personal business. You don’t need to tell me.”

Cliff’s heart constricted. “Juliet and I discussed work all day,” he added. “Dinner just coincided with our meeting. You understand my position. I can’t ignore a business partner.”

Laney had never witnessed him justify his actions before. The emotions she’d bottled up suddenly burst forth, her control crumbling.

“Are you really not dating her?”

Cliff answered with

starts at

why did Kira say you’ll be

features. “When

“Today.”

to the office to

with red. “I didn’t believe Kira. I just… I missed you so much that I had to see you. But tonight, what I witnessed seemed to validate

Juliet,” Cliff

understood his connection to Kira ran deeper

voice emerged surprisingly steady, even as her fingers trembled and

around Cliff’s throat. He voiced

tear escaped Laney’s eye, landing on

kissed away her tears. Then, he claimed her lips with his own. Laney melted into his

refused to become a roadblock to his ambitions, but she couldn’t