The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1222:

Juliet, who had noticed Laney earlier, observed Cliff’s sour mood with a knowing smile. “Oops, my bad. If I’d known your cousin was around, I wouldn’t have gotten into your car.”

Cliff’s tone was as cold as ice. “It’s not too late to get out now.”

Juliet chuckled, unfazed. “Really? That’s not exactly the chivalrous behavior I expected.”

Though he clearly wanted her gone, Juliet refused to give him the satisfaction. She had no intention of feeling embarrassed.

Cliff stepped out of the car, his voice detached. “I don’t have time to drive you home. You’ll need to figure it out yourself.”

Juliet lazily leaned back in her seat. “I can’t drive your car.”

“Then call a cab.”

face of his coldness, Juliet finally slid into the driver’s seat with a sarcastic mutter. “I should’ve known. You didn’t pick me up out of kindness—your real motive had nothing to do

striding toward Laney’s apartment without so much

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herself when a knock came at the

“Is my

it but froze, her mouth falling open in shock at who stood

the sofa and lost in thought, waited a moment before

no response came, Laney turned her head, only to see the door

followed. “She

body stiffened, every

hesitation, carrying several shopping bags and casually placing them on

and a few other things,” he said, his eyes lingering on her. Concern flickered in his gaze, but he quickly masked it. “My parents have been worried about you since you’ve been staying away from home. They asked me to check on