The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1208:

Cliff’s features were carved in stone as he declared, “This isn’t something you should be concerned about.”

Without another word, he strode inside, his dismissiveness hanging in the air.

Juliet, ever practical, simply followed his lead, though her mind was filled with questions.

“You haven’t mentioned anything about our upcoming marriage to your cousin?” Juliet probed, unable to contain herself.

“It’s none of your business,” Cliff shot back.

“Why so cold? I just thought if you were struggling to bring it up, I could lend a hand.”

sharp as winter frost. “Do you always like to get involved in other people’s business,

what Juliet had been fishing

a deliberate toss of her long hair, Juliet replied, “Since you put it that way, I’ll keep my distance. I’ll just wait for you to come

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room, Juliet shifted her focus from provoking Cliff

true to form, primarily attending to Laney, though with less intimacy than during their trip. Occasionally, Laney would steal glances at him, a hollow feeling gnawing at her insides, but try as she might, nothing seemed amiss. She consoled herself with the thought that her fears were unfounded. After all, Cliff had never been anything but

taking Laney to the

Cliff’s lips found

skin was undeniable, each kiss a testament to his presence. Cliff hadn’t left her

curve of Laney’s body with devoted attention. Exhausted, her

and while Laney was spent, Cliff, the initiator, showed no