Chapter 1278:

As her performance ended, Laney gracefully approached Merrick’s mother and presented her with a beautiful pearl as a gift. Merrick’s mother smiled brightly, showering Laney with praise.

Merrick said to his friends, “She’s my best friend.”

Beyond the water and glass, Laney’s gaze drifted past the audience to the VIP section, where her eyes landed on Cliff. It had been some time since their last encounter, and he appeared more calm and mature, his piercing gaze fixed on her, as though trying to capture every detail.

Laney then surfaced from the water.

Merrick was quick to hand her a towel.

“Outstanding job,” he whispered, offering a thumbs-up.

“It exceeded my expectations by far.”

Laney smiled, catching her breath. The performance, short as it was, had put her under great pressure due to the water, and she felt exhausted. She made her way to the dressing room without delay.

the need for privacy due to gender, Merrick didn’t stick around, simply saying, “Get changed and join us for dinner. My mom has a thank-you gift for

responded and

in a towel, she stumbled out, looking for something to eat that might lift her low blood

moment,

looked up

another towel over

times have I told you to dry

LΑτєѕτ chαρτєrs ιn g𝓪l𝑛ovєl𝑆.𝗰𝑜𝗺

to keep their distance, their unexpected encounter felt so effortless that Laney found herself

hair. She simply didn’t have the strength. Her palms were slick

been quietly observing her, but when he saw

Laney turned away.

none of

pulled a piece of chocolate from his pocket, unwrapped it, and handed it

couldn’t say no. Her body craved the

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