The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

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.

an urgent matter?” Cliff asked,

you home.

into

is somewhat urgent. My mother sent me to ask Laney if we

dining room was unusually quiet.

have you two talked

in hand, had mostly been for the purpose of meeting with Madison and Phillip. The

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rush. My mother just worries that someone might snatch Laney away because she’s so

take a

asked, “Laney,

that her relationship with Merrick wouldn’t last—she could end things whenever she wanted.

have no objections,” she replied, giving a

I’d be happy if I married

with a hint of annoyance. She quickly glanced at Cliff, who remained calm, deliberately avoiding eye