The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1271:

As Kailyn did, an apology formed in her mind, though she never spoke it aloud.

“Sorry, Laney. You’re on your own now. I can’t take on your cousin.”

Cliff took a moment to rid himself of the bear costume’s lingering scent before turning his full attention to Laney.

He studied her intently. Though it had only been about a month since their last meeting, he couldn’t help but feel she had changed in subtle but significant ways.

Her features were unchanged, her peaceful sleep unbroken. Her hands instinctively gripped the fabric of his clothes, and her body was relaxed in his arms.

Unable to resist, Cliff reached out, his fingers brushing lightly against her cheek.

Laney shifted ever so slightly, a soft squirm, as if the tickling sensation was coaxing her to burrow deeper into his embrace, all while keeping her eyes closed.

Cliff glanced around, his mind racing. This wasn’t the ideal place for her to sleep. After sending Kailyn a quick message, he carried Laney back to the hotel.

Cliff laid her on the bed, Laney stirred from her dream, her hand reflexively reaching out to

watching as she slowly began to wake. Her eyes fluttered open, half-lidded, locking onto him in the dimly lit

faint light painted Cliff’s figure with a

she

of being the center of her gaze, her silent observation cutting through him

revealing himself fully to

in a tone that

“Cliff.”

his throat tight, and

her to lash out, to

a soft sigh escaped her lips. Her eyes shut

hate you, Cliff,” she whispered with a

couldn’t help it. He

clumsy and inadequate. He had no

the kiss, something deeper within him stirred, and

still only half-awake, opened her