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.

place, her

was bustling with people, full of life

books uploaded on

place to be alone and

had lied to her and played with her emotions. Hitting him

Laney curled up, covering her face with her hands, weeping. From the dim light by the roadside, an old car shut

startled Laney. She quickly wiped away her tears, noticing only his eyes under the cap. She retreated

unmistakably hostile. “I saw you leave Cliff’s

confused. She didn’t know why he was questioning her, but she sensed danger. She turned

shouting, “I asked what your connection is to him! Who are you to

flung her onto the nearby

the attention of nearby people. Some yelled for the man to stop, while others began filming the incident. But the man showed no fear. He mounted Laney, restraining her flailing arms

were abruptly silenced. Her legs kicked furiously, flattening

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