The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1216:

Laney’s eyelashes fluttered, but she gave no response.

Cliff studied her, a pang of unease gnawing at him. She looked so broken, and it hurt more than he expected. In a rare moment of tenderness, his voice turned almost pleading. “I’ll buy you whatever you want.”

Laney didn’t answer. Her gaze shifted to the cabinet.

Following her line of sight, Cliff froze.

Sitting on the cabinet was a half-opened box, revealing a sparkling set of diamond jewelry.

Cliff had forgotten about the jewelry. Juliet had sent it over for him to approve as part of their engagement plans. He hadn’t cared and had set it aside without a second thought.

you like it?” Cliff

a mist clouded her eyes. She recognized the brand—it was a custom design, made

like it, I’ll

next journey starts

him, her gaze piercing. “Answer my

handle the wedding details. Juliet took care of everything. That set is for the

digging into her palms as she fought against the surge of bitterness. “So, you’ve been lying to me this

Instead, he leaned forward

“Go take a shower.”

Laney suddenly pushed

him stumbling back, caught off guard by her sudden strength—or maybe it was the alcohol dulling his reflexes. Without wasting another second, Laney bolted toward the door. Cliff snapped out of his daze and reached for her, but

in the room. Cliff froze, his face partially obscured by the

She had never struck anyone before, but the pain in her