The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1262:

Cliff’s voice broke the silence, low and sharp.

“Was Merrick in our house?”

The word ‘our’ hit Laney like a stone, sending an unwelcome ripple through her chest. Our house? No, it wasn’t hers. This house belonged to the Hopkins family—a place she had never truly felt was home. While she was grateful to Madison for treating her kindly, she knew her time here was over.

Laney’s hands stilled, but she didn’t meet his gaze.

“He came to help me.”

“To help you with what?” Cliff demanded, his voice sharp now.

“Leaving? Moving in with him?”

Laney didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she glanced at his hand.

she said, her tone steady

“You’re blocking my path.”

words only deepened Cliff’s suspicions.

barely known him, and now you’re moving

his gaze with

I’m legally an adult and old enough to get married. Why shouldn’t I

Before she had confirmed it, he’d clung to a shred of hope. But now, her words left no room for doubt—she

Merrick, a known playboy, stirred an uncontrollable worry in Cliff. Could a

fiction

doing this just to spite me? How can

was cold and

you, Cliff? You touched and kissed me, only to say it was to fulfill my wishes. You never took the final step during our countless intimate encounters. I get it. You wanted me to save my first time for someone else, didn’t you? Well, now

face turned dark with anger. When he didn’t respond, Laney shoved him away with

to the door. Laney grabbed her suitcase and walked out with a determination

her defiance only fueled Cliff’s anger, consuming any thoughts