Chapter 1291:

“We’ll talk about it more when we get home,” Cliff said, ending the conversation for now.

Laney saw her chance and quickly added, “Just talk, Cliff. No other actions. I’m still not ready to forgive you.”

Cliff studied her for a long moment before nodding slightly.

“Fine. Just talk. As you wish.”

He opened the passenger door, moving a small dark red box from the seat before helping her in.

Laney noticed the box and asked softly, “What’s that?”

“A gift for you,” Cliff replied casually.

want

night—the arguments, the emotions, and Cliff’s overbearing presence—Laney was utterly exhausted. As the car

arrived, Cliff didn’t wake her. Instead, he carefully carried her inside, laying her gently on

from her deep sleep. Still groggy, she fumbled to

okay?” Merrick’s voice came through, filled with

squinted at the screen, struggling to

“Who is this?”

Merrick,” he said,

recognize

Merrick,” she mumbled, her

“I’m fine.”

fresh clothes for Laney. Though he had steeled himself to execute his plan today, the sight of her distress made him waver. He decided to wait until her spirits lifted. Standing in the doorway of Laney’s bedroom, Cliff watched her sleeping form on the

letters, and the small tokens of affection he’d given her over time. His heart clenched,

he still occupied a special place in her heart. His earlier doubts began to dissolve. Moving to

cleaned

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