The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

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.

rare for people to address him so formally. Merrick responded with a playful tone, “You’re quite formal, aren’t you?” Laney’s cheeks

embarrassed her, Merrick quickly explained his

nothing on your face. You’re just strikingly beautiful. Actually, there’s a flower petal in your hair, which drew my

reached up to

gently plucking the bright

turned the

Cliff’s expression darkened instantly.

doing?” The sharp question caught both

your story

a flower petal, Merrick responded with a calm

“Mr. Hopkins.”

to part

“My ride has arrived.”

acknowledged her with a nod. He then asked, “When is your next performance?

name her theater when Cliff interjected,

cold, bordering