The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1233:

As Cliff stepped inside, Gerry greeted him with his usual playful tone.

“Congrats on the engagement!” Gerry said, grinning.

“But seriously, who edited your engagement photo? They did you dirty—you look awful!”

Cliff sat down on the couch without responding, his face an unreadable mask. He reached for a cigarette and handed one to Gerry. Gerry hesitated for a moment. He wasn’t much of a smoker, but he lit the cigarette anyway, sensing that something was off. They sat in silence, the thin trails of smoke curling between them.

“You don’t seem happy,” Gerry said eventually, breaking the silence.

“I’m happy,” Cliff replied flatly, his tone devoid of emotion. He should be happy. After all, his naive cousin had finally moved on from him.

Gerry, ever oblivious, continued, “You know, Laney told me once that you liked confident, mature women. I didn’t believe her, but I guess she was right. Your fiancée must be amazing to win you over so quickly.”

Cliff stared at the glowing tip of his cigarette. He didn’t bring it to his lips again. It dangled loosely between his fingers. A dull, aching emptiness filled him, one he couldn’t quite put into words.

don’t like anything,” he muttered,

at the City Center Theater in Warrington. The night before, the performers were to gather at a nearby hotel. Before

stepped out the door, Philip and Madison accompanied her to see her

hesitate to call if you need anything,” Madison

there tomorrow to cheer

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Laney smiled.

go

into the car. He shut the trunk with a

ready,” he said, grabbing

“Get in. Let’s go.”

a bit early?”

lot to prepare. Better to get there early so she can settle in and

giving Laney a quick hug. As Laney got into the

suffocating. Each of them seemed lost in their own thoughts, unwilling or unable to speak.