The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

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.

shouldn’t let trivial

How could he call this trivial? He didn’t like her,

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entrusted you to the Hopkins family. As the eldest son, it’s

quickened, her resistance 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

and carefully pulled

her legs, but Cliff anticipated her move and held her

table, Cliff began applying it with meticulous care. “With your injury, don’t push

her center spot being replaced by Kira, his