Chapter 1217:

Gerry emerged, speaking into the phone. “Where did Laney go? Where are you now?”

Cliff responded briefly, only hinting at where Laney might be.

Gerry exclaimed, “I can’t believe this! Why are you two arguing at this hour?”

Cliff’s face darkened as he clenched his fists. “I’ve indulged her far too often. Now she storms off at the slightest upset. Does she think she’s the center of my universe?”

“Just stop. I’ll call you the moment I locate her.”

After the call, Cliff’s headache intensified. He was clueless about her whereabouts and worried that she might stumble or be struck by a vehicle. A mix of worry and irritation weighed heavily on his heart. This turmoil clouded his thoughts and agitated him as he headed back inside.

left Cliff’s place, her steps

was bustling with people, full of life

uploaded on

and eventually

by anger. But why did it still feel unfulfilling? He had lied to her and played with her emotions. Hitting him was supposed to bring her some relief. Yet, why did she feel

weeping. From the dim light by the roadside, an old car shut off its engine. A man wearing a baseball cap

away her tears, noticing only his

kept his distance, yet his gaze was unmistakably hostile. “I saw you leave Cliff’s house. What’s your relationship with

know why he was questioning her,

hair and pulled her back, shouting, “I asked what your connection is to him! Who are you to him?” Laney cried out

onto the nearby grass,

for the man to stop, while others began filming the incident. But the man showed no fear.

abruptly silenced. Her legs kicked furiously, flattening the

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