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?”

answered with

starts

Kira say you’ll

clouded Cliff’s features. “When

“Today.”

to the office to verify

I missed you so much that I had to see you.

dating Juliet,”

wasn’t naive. Though she trusted Cliff wouldn’t outright lie, she understood his connection to Kira ran deeper than mere business. “Your parents are pressing about your marriage.

voice emerged surprisingly steady, even as her fingers trembled and she

around Cliff’s throat. He voiced words he himself didn’t quite

tear escaped Laney’s eye, landing

Then, he claimed her lips with his own. Laney melted into his kiss,

roadblock to his ambitions, but she