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.

for people to address him so formally. Merrick responded with a

he might have embarrassed her, Merrick quickly explained his

there’s a flower

up to

quicker, gently plucking the bright rose petal from

moment, Cliff turned the

Cliff’s expression darkened instantly.

two doing?” The sharp question caught both Merrick and Laney off guard,

your

flower petal, Merrick responded

“Mr. Hopkins.”

to

“My ride has arrived.”

“When is your next performance? Will you be promoting

name her theater when Cliff interjected, “Laney, my mother is

tone was cold, bordering on