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.”

lifeline, time stretching endlessly around her. She knew nothing of

the jewelry company wouldn’t pass up such a golden publicity opportunity. That night, every trending headline blazed with news of Cliff and Juliet’s

and Juliet adorned in gleaming jewelry. He was magnificent—a golden prince carved

tales

to

Through the watery

so elusive today? You didn’t answer my call,” Cliff’s voice carried its

throat constricted, words refusing to form. She kept her eyes locked on the distant billboard,

between

you hear

she whispered, his name a prayer on her

Cliff paused.