Chapter 1234:

Cliff glanced at her, his expression unreadable. Realizing what she had done, she quickly pulled her hand back and popped the chocolate into her mouth instead. Her cheeks flushed as she silently berated herself.

Some habits were impossible to break.

“Laney, you should slow down with the sweets,” Cliff advised.

He didn’t need to say why—Laney knew. Eating too much would lead to weight gain, and she’d end up putting herself through another punishing diet.

The last time, she had gone ten days without carbs. It had disrupted her cycle, leaving her curled up in pain and sobbing in his arms. But that was in the past. She wouldn’t let herself be that vulnerable with him again.

Laney nodded absentmindedly, agreeing with his words but continuing to nibble on the chocolate stick.

Cliff sighed and handed her a bottle of water. As he pulled it from the compartment, a folded advertisement slipped out and landed at Laney’s feet.

It was for a private villa in a lively area,

on the ad, Cliff offered a

party, I’ll be moving out. I’ll leave you a key so you can

tightening on the ad. She kept

“That won’t be necessary.”

to ask who the villa was really for. It was obvious—this would be the home he’d share with Juliet. Why would she ever want to set foot in a place that wasn’t meant for her? The thought

retrieved her luggage and

declared, “I’ll walk you to your

no need,” Laney replied

manage

her suitcase and walked ahead, leaving her

had already been reserved, and she swiped the key card to

an invitation, Cliff stepped inside, setting her suitcase by the bed. He began unpacking her things, carefully hanging her clothes in the closet and placing her smaller belongings

unsure of what

Cliff reminded her to lock the door at

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