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.

said, her

“You’re blocking my path.”

deepened Cliff’s suspicions. His

him, and now you’re moving

met his gaze

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

in his chest. Before she had confirmed it, he’d clung to a shred of hope. But now,

an uncontrollable worry in Cliff.

more fiction

you doing this just to spite me?

was cold and

during our countless intimate encounters. I get it. You wanted me to save

turned dark with anger.

the door. Laney grabbed her suitcase and walked out with a determination he’d

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