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.

She didn’t want it and made no move

the night—the arguments, the emotions, and Cliff’s overbearing presence—Laney was utterly

wake her. Instead, he carefully carried her inside, laying her gently on the

buzz of her phone stirred Laney from her deep sleep.

voice

squinted at the

“Who is this?”

Merrick,” he

recognize my

her voice soft

“I’m fine.”

distress made him waver.

his presence in her life lay scattered throughout—beneath her pillow and tucked away in drawers. He discovered photographs, handwritten letters, and the small tokens of affection he’d given her over time. His heart clenched, wondering how many sleepless nights she’d

washed over him, knowing he still occupied a special place in her heart. His earlier doubts began to dissolve.

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