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.

words seemed sincere to Laney. But then reality

planning, Cliff?” Fear

against

of distress echoing

and constant reassurance during her first experience, the pain proved overwhelming. Laney wanted no part of his comfort—she yearned

choked out

now on

for

replied

care for

raw vulnerability captivated him completely. Cliff felt poised on an emotional precipice—one step from either salvation or damnation. As moments stretched into minutes, Laney’s resistance gradually

the Hopkins estate. She had hidden shyly

I’m your cousin.

years had transformed everything. Now, he claimed her as

to me, my love,” he breathed against