Chapter 1242:

“Yes.”

She responded readily to his questions. Her candor made it difficult for Merrick to divert his gaze.

“I also attended Warrington University, but I graduated two years ahead of you.”

Laney noticed his persistent stare and felt a twinge of shyness.

“Sir, please go about your business. Cliff will be here shortly. Thank you for the flowers and the use of your phone.”

The mention of Cliff gave Merrick another topic of conversation.

“Mr. Hopkins was collaborating on a project with my father.”

Despite the business context, the mention of Cliff stirred emotions within Laney.

As they conversed, Laney, feeling Merrick’s gaze still on her, said, “Mr. Acosta, is there something on my face?” He had been looking at her intently.

people to address him so formally. Merrick responded with a playful tone, “You’re quite formal, aren’t

have embarrassed her, Merrick

there’s a

reached up

gently plucking the

moment, Cliff turned the corner

Cliff’s expression darkened instantly.

question caught both Merrick

your story

a flower petal, Merrick responded with

“Mr. Hopkins.”

moment to part ways

“My ride has arrived.”

a nod. He then asked, “When is your next performance? Will you be

about to name her theater when Cliff interjected, “Laney, my mother is calling for

was cold, bordering on a

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