The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1265:

Cliff finally released a sigh of relief. Laney’s awkward fumbling with the new lock earlier betrayed that this was a recently acquired residence. The fact that she hadn’t invited Merrick inside at this hour suggested she lived alone. They weren’t living together after all—her previous words had been nothing more than bait to provoke him.

Relief washed over Cliff, followed immediately by self-derision. Here he was, approaching thirty, skulking in darkened hallways like a lovesick teenager, tracking Laney’s every movement. He couldn’t even rationalize his own behavior. The irony wasn’t lost on him—when she had harbored feelings for him, he’d pushed her away. Now that he’d wounded her deeply and she’d turned to another, jealousy gnawed at his heart.

After lingering in the shadows a moment longer, Cliff descended silently to his car. Recalling her pallid complexion from earlier, he suspected she hadn’t eaten. He placed an order at her favorite restaurant and contacted Gerry for the delivery.

Gerry complained over the phone, “I asked for the address, but Laney won’t share it.”

Cliff responded by sending a money transfer.

“Find a way.”

Gerry replied resolutely, “Food will be at her doorstep within thirty minutes.”

and it served

hadn’t asked for. The moment Laney opened the door, familiar aromas wafted through the air, stirring memories of her time with Cliff. Her

to come

knowing he needed to report back to Cliff promptly. As Cliff’s brother,

destination for

please eat well. It tears Cliff apart to see you like

guard, but she managed a slight nod.

thought, I’ll stay until

touch the food once he left. Perhaps his presence would encourage

anyone’s concerns, Laney forced herself

revealed, “Actually, Cliff bought this meal. He asked me to deliver it, worried you might reject it coming from

was quintessentially Cliff—never letting their disputes interfere with his protective

thanks,” she murmured,

settled