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.”

rush. For over a month, their outings remained simple—a few shared meals,

light up the night sky. The brilliant colors reflected in Laney’s eyes, making them sparkle like

His heart raced as he longed to

murmured, leaning closer with a

so long. Can’t I have just a little

yourself in stories on

meet his gaze, her expression calm but thoughtful. She understood what he wanted, 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,

it as consent and leaned in,

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

about to kiss her, Laney raised a hand,

she said, her voice steady as her gaze dropped to his

He froze, puzzled.

Is there something on my

“Yes, a bite mark.”

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