The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1282:

Laney clenched her teeth.

“You’re twisting the truth. Do you ‘teach’ Gerry the same way?”

“Everyone’s different. This approach suits you, so I use it. Gerry needs something tougher, like a belt.”noveldrama

Laney was stunned.

“Next time, make sure to use a belt on me instead of your previous approach.”

Cliff looked up at her, his expression darkening.

Under his intense gaze, Laney felt a tightness in her chest, her breath becoming shallow.

Cliff fought back the inappropriate thoughts that crept into his mind and took a deep breath.

“You might regret saying that.”

Laney’s face paled as she suddenly remembered his past—years of physical training had strengthened his grip. A hit with a belt from him would be painful.

Seeing her tremble, Cliff took her hand and pulled her into a hug.

“What are you scared of? I would never hit you.”

Before Laney could respond, she stiffened, her arms awkwardly positioned between them.

“You don’t hit me, but you shouldn’t force me either.”

Cliff disagreed.

“You once promised that if you ever felt uncomfortable—”

“I would be the only one to help.”

“I’m not uncomfortable. You’re the one who started this.”

“When you first flirted with me, I made it clear I wasn’t interested. Did you respect that?”

Laney found herself without a response.

Cliff decisively carried her out.

“Now, I’m choosing not to listen either.”

As they left, Cliff politely said goodbye to Merrick’s mother. Noticing their arrival, she asked with concern, “Was everything alright with Laney? You two were inside for quite a while.”

Cliff explained, “Laney’s blood sugar dropped. I stayed with her to make sure she was okay.”

Merrick’s mother showed concern for a moment and then said, “Laney, it’s fortunate that your cousin was there to assist. We had no idea about your condition.”

Exhausted both physically and mentally, Laney forced a faint smile. Merrick’s mother handed Laney a gift, which Cliff took on her behalf.

“Laney and I need to be going now.”

On their drive back, Laney unwrapped the gift. Inside was a set of stunning jewelry and a designer bag. She was taken aback.

“Such a generous gift. The pearl I gave isn’t worth even a fraction of this. I should have asked Merrick.”

Cliff kept quiet. Merrick’s mother wasn’t known for such generosity. The valuable gift suggested she had other motives.

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