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, his

have the driver take you home. We’re about to

lips curled into a

is somewhat urgent. My mother sent me to ask Laney if we should set the wedding date for next

in the dining room was unusually quiet.

talked about it?” she

in hand, had mostly been for the purpose of meeting with Madison and Phillip. The wedding required a formal discussion between the families, but he had planned to speak with Laney

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there’s no rush. My mother just worries that someone might snatch

herself, It would take a miracle worker to

asked, “Laney, what are

no real pressure. She knew that her relationship with Merrick wouldn’t last—she could

have no objections,” she

is wonderful. I’m sure I’d be happy

She quickly glanced at Cliff, who remained calm, deliberately