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.

is, families shouldn’t let trivial matters cause such a dramatic

and hurt warring inside her. What did he just say? How could he call this trivial? He didn’t like her,

reads are at

you to the Hopkins family.

flaring. “I don’t want

a

gaze drifting downward. Gerry had mentioned her running out barefoot the last time

carefully pulled off her

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

medicine on the table, Cliff began applying it with meticulous care. “With your injury, don’t push yourself too hard at rehearsals.

by Kira, his future sister-in-law. Kira would undoubtedly outrank her