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.”

Merrick. Though she hoped her interactions with him would help her move on from Cliff, she wasn’t in a rush. 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 kept him intrigued, and despite his

up the night sky. The brilliant colors reflected

himself unable to look away. His heart raced as he longed to bridge the distance

he murmured, leaning closer with a

Can’t I

in stories

she reasoned, a kiss wasn’t an unreasonable request. Yet, despite her

silence, Merrick took it as consent and leaned in, his lips

tongue, just a gentle touch,”

was about to kiss her, Laney raised a hand,

said, her voice steady as her

He froze, puzzled.

Is there something on

“Yes, a bite mark.”