The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

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.

a private villa in a lively

linger on the ad,

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

froze, her grip tightening on the ad. She kept her

“That won’t be necessary.”

he’d share with Juliet. Why would she ever want to set foot in a place that wasn’t meant for her? The thought made her stomach

Laney retrieved her luggage and

declared, “I’ll walk

no need,” Laney replied

can manage on

protest, Cliff grabbed her suitcase and walked ahead, leaving her no choice

been reserved, and she swiped

suitcase by the bed. He began unpacking her things, carefully hanging her clothes in the closet and placing

the door, unsure of what

of her things, Cliff reminded her to lock