The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1293:

Cliff’s gaze remained unfathomable as he bent to capture her lips. His expertise was evident—whatever techniques he’d mastered worked their magic, melting away her fear and anger like snow in sunshine.

Sensing her complete surrender, he gradually released his hold.

Though Laney’s eyes were open, tears blurred her vision into a kaleidoscope of colors. As she felt him withdraw, she reached out blindly, her lips parted in unconscious yearning. Cliff observed her reaction with a knowing smirk.

When clarity finally returned to Laney’s mind, the sight of his amused expression sent color flooding to her cheeks. Muffled curses escaped her lips.

Cliff encircled her once more, this time binding his own wrists with the crimson ribbon.

“Why are you restraining yourself?” Laney asked, running her tongue across her sensitized lips.

“So you can have your way with me,” he replied smoothly.

seemed sincere to Laney. But then reality dawned—her position left her equally

are you really planning, Cliff?” Fear crept into

decisive knot. Brushing a kiss against the tip of her

of distress echoing through the steam-filled

the pain proved overwhelming. Laney wanted no part of his comfort—she yearned only for escape, but the ribbon held fast, unyielding to

she choked

live now

care for

well,” he replied with practiced

care

poised on an emotional precipice—one step from either salvation or damnation. As moments stretched into minutes, Laney’s resistance gradually faded into

tear-stained face, Cliff’s mind wandered to their first encounter at the Hopkins estate. She had hidden shyly behind her mother, her voice barely above a whisper:

cousin.

transformed everything. Now, he claimed her as his

you belong to me, my