The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1232:

“My future brother-in-law must be revolted, having someone as twisted as you pine after him. The very thought probably makes his skin crawl.”

A sharp pain lanced through Laney’s chest. Despite the rage burning inside her, she found herself powerless to fight back. Perhaps Kira was right. Cliff did find her affection repulsive.

Lost in her despair, Laney missed the insistent ringing of her phone. When reality finally penetrated her daze and she reached for the device, her hands trembled so violently that it slipped through her fingers, hitting the floor with a dull thud, screen illuminated.

Kira’s gaze locked onto the wallpaper—half of Cliff’s face captured in perfect profile.

Before Kira could examine it further, Laney snatched up the phone. Seeing Cliff’s name flashing across the screen, Laney deliberately hit decline.

Kira suddenly remembered something.

“Oh, I have to go. My sister needs help selecting engagement dresses today.”

stood frozen, clutching her phone like a lifeline, time stretching endlessly around her. She knew nothing of the engagement

the jewelry company wouldn’t pass up such a golden publicity opportunity. That night, every trending

the forest of skyscrapers across the river. Above the city’s heartbeat, a billboard commanded attention—an artfully edited photograph of Cliff and Juliet adorned in gleaming jewelry. He was magnificent—a golden prince carved from marble, radiating nobility. His gaze pierced through the night, sharp

favorite tales

to

gaze did she realize tears had already claimed her vision. Through the watery veil, Cliff’s name pulsed on the screen like

you been so elusive today? You didn’t

throat constricted, words refusing to form. She kept her eyes locked on the distant billboard, as if counting down the precious

silence stretched between them, Cliff’s voice

can you

she whispered, his name a prayer on

Cliff paused.