Chapter 1287:

When Laney entered, Merrick looked up and greeted her cheerfully, “Laney, come here. I have something to tell you.”

Laney smiled politely and poured him a glass of water. Merrick leaned forward and said, “Bring it closer.”

As Merrick continued focusing on the game, Laney extended the glass toward him. Just as it was about to reach his lips, the glass was suddenly yanked away. Merrick looked up in surprise at Cliff, who had appeared without warning.

Cliff stepped in, taking Laney’s place and offering the glass to Merrick.

“Here, open up,” he said.

Merrick paused, momentarily taken aback.

“Thanks, but I just lost my thirst.”

It was clear that Cliff wasn’t too keen on Merrick’s presence. He found him increasingly annoying.

you come with an urgent

have the driver take you home.

lips curled into a slight

somewhat urgent. My mother sent me to ask Laney if

was unusually quiet. After a long silence, Madison finally spoke

have you two talked about it?” she

purpose of meeting with Madison and Phillip. The wedding required a formal discussion between the families, but he

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rush. My mother just worries that someone might snatch Laney away

inwardly, thinking to herself, It would take a miracle worker

Madison asked, “Laney, what are

real pressure. She knew that her relationship with Merrick wouldn’t last—she could end things whenever she

no objections,” she replied, giving

I’d be happy

of annoyance. She quickly glanced at

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