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.”

his gaze sharp as winter frost. “Do you always like

had been fishing for—a crack in

of her long hair, Juliet replied, “Since you put it that way, I’ll

into the story

Juliet shifted her

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

dinner, Cliff suggested taking

away, the small apartment became their private sanctuary. Cliff’s lips found their way to Laney’s

dissolved beneath his kisses. His warmth against her skin was undeniable,

curve of Laney’s body with devoted attention.

any respite, and while Laney was spent, Cliff, the initiator,