The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1206:

Madison raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. She turned her attention to Cliff, who had been silently observing the exchange. “What about you, Cliff? Did Laney confide in you about anything—or anyone—special?”

Cliff’s expression remained calm and unreadable. “She doesn’t share her personal matters with me,” he said, his voice steady, almost detached.

Laney couldn’t help but suppress a smile at the irony of his statement. Personal matters? In his eyes, she didn’t even have any. He had a say in everything—from her daily schedule to the style of lingerie she wore.

Madison wasn’t one to give up easily. “You were with her the whole time. Surely, if someone was paying her extra attention, you’d know, right?”

Cliff smirked, his tone laced with frustration. “Oh, yes. Too many to count.” That was the truth.

displays of affection, preferring to keep things subtle when they were out together. This restraint often created the perfect opportunity

been tempted to announce to the world, “I’m her boyfriend,” just to put an end to it. But

his remark, her teasing tone unwavering. “Too many to count, and yet none managed to catch her eye? Laney, am I going to end up worrying about your marriage like I

“I’m still young.

go. “So, what’s your

“Well…” she began hesitantly, but before she could say more,

have to be better-looking than Cliff and me, right?” Gerry’s confident tone filled the room. “With

Gerry strode in, his

something. “Since Cliff and Laney are back, let’s celebrate. Gerry, book a nice restaurant for dinner tonight—and

family just yet. That evening, she had no choice but to attend the dinner