Chapter 1288:

“Good.”

Merrick noticed her downcast expression and asked, “Laney, are you alright? Did I come on too strong today?”

Laney shook her head.

“It’s not you.”

She wasn’t troubled by Merrick, but by the unexpected lack of emotion from Cliff. His calmness today had ironically reminded her of her past reactions. Clearly, he had no romantic feelings for her—otherwise, how could he have stayed so detached?

Feeling gloomy, Laney went out for drinks with Merrick. Knowing her low tolerance for alcohol, she made sure not to overindulge. After returning from the restroom, she found Merrick in the middle of making out with another woman. His hand was slipping under her blouse, pulling out her bra.

Unable to continue watching, Laney lost all interest in drinking. With a sigh, she booked a private room to rest.

on the sofa, flicking through a movie. As time passed, her boredom grew, and soon, she drifted off to

her face and murmuring her name. He stayed silent beyond that, then leaned in to

felt shockingly real, the unmistakable scent of whiskey lingering,

trembled, waking herself from

handsome face was inches from

“Cliff?” Laney gasped, stunned.

tales

hummed softly

to settle

Laney was confused.

“What unfinished business?”

lifted her long dress, revealing her knees. He placed a brief kiss on them before his lips began a

and instinctively, she squeezed her legs together around his

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