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.”

was Gerry’s forte, and it served him

Laney opened the door, familiar aromas wafted through the air, stirring memories of her time with Cliff.

like to come

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

your destination for

please eat well. It tears Cliff apart to

guard, but she managed a slight nod. Something in her demeanor made Gerry

thought, I’ll stay

he doubted she’d touch the food

concerns, Laney

Cliff bought this meal. He asked me to deliver it, worried you

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

convey my thanks,” she murmured, her voice somehow

uncomfortable weight settled in Gerry’s