Chapter 1223:

She tried to pull back, but his presence left no room to retreat.

“I’ve been busy with rehearsals for a performance,” she said, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside. She refused to cower this time. “Shouldn’t you be focusing on your engagement? Someone as insignificant as me shouldn’t bother you.”

Cliff smiled coldly. “Is getting married such a crime that you plan to disown me as your cousin for life?”

Laney’s heart clenched painfully. “We’re not even related by blood. What does it matter if I acknowledge you or not? Besides, after you’re married, I should stay even further away.”

Cliff’s expression darkened. “Laney, don’t ever say that again.”

“But it’s the truth!” she shot back.

truth is, families shouldn’t let trivial

bit her lip, anger and hurt warring inside her. What did he just say? How could he call this trivial? He

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passed away, she entrusted you

flaring. “I don’t want that! I don’t want

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drifting downward. Gerry had mentioned her running out barefoot the last time they argued,

and carefully pulled off

tried to retract her legs, but Cliff anticipated her move and held her ankles firmly.

it with meticulous care. “With your injury, don’t push yourself too hard at rehearsals.

replaced by Kira, his

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