The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1250:

After a pause, he finally said, “Even so, there’s no need to rush. Merrick isn’t the right one for you. You can take your time. There are better people out there.”

Laney looked at him with questioning eyes.

“What makes you think Merrick isn’t good enough?”

Cliff exhaled sharply, his tone edged with dismissal.

“Because his feelings are shallow.”

Laney’s voice wavered as she replied, “Is falling in love at first sight shallow?” She paused, her voice dropping to a whisper.

“Cliff, I fell for you at first sight, too.”

Cliff’s words lingered in Laney’s mind: “Create new memories to heal from the past.”

For over a month, their outings remained simple—a few shared meals, nothing more. Merrick, known for his fleeting romances, found Laney’s reserved nature both frustrating and captivating. Her steady pace

up the night sky. The brilliant colors reflected in

unable to look away. His heart raced as he longed

leaning closer with a

I have

yourself in

and after all this time, she reasoned, a kiss wasn’t an unreasonable request. Yet, despite her growing efforts to build something new with Merrick, thoughts of Cliff constantly intruded. Her feelings for him, though buried, burned fiercely, leaving no room in

as consent and leaned in, his lips just

promise. No tongue, just a gentle touch,” he said

as he was about to kiss her, Laney raised a hand,

her voice steady as her gaze

He froze, puzzled.

is it? Is there something on

“Yes, a bite mark.”