The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1176:

Taken by surprise, Laney experienced a brief moment of embarrassment. She was tempted to look away but refused to appear defeated, lightly biting her lip.

Juliet read her reaction and gave a knowing smile.

After that incident, Laney didn’t eat for the rest of the meal.

After dinner, Madison arranged for Cliff to drive Juliet home.

Cliff recognized his mother’s intentions but wasn’t in the right mood to deal with them. “I drank too much at lunch and now I have a headache. Have the driver take Miss Foster home instead,” he said.

Juliet readily agreed. After saying goodbye to the Hopkins family, she left gracefully, raising no suspicions.

Madison sighed. “What a good girl, absolutely perfect for Cliff in every way.”

Cliff did not reply, his eyes scanning the room. “Where’s Laney?” he asked.

Madison looked around and noticed Gerry escorting Laney to the car. She remembered Laney’s earlier disappointment and scolded, “Cliff, this was Laney’s first competition. How could you miss it? You’re normally so level-headed, but today, of all days, you were drunk.”

Cliff’s headache intensified. “Mom, it’s done. Let’s not discuss it anymore.”

Cliff headed toward Gerry’s car.noveldrama

Laney was napping in the back seat. As Cliff climbed in and sat next to her, she straightened up.

Gerry complained, “Cliff, move to the front. Having both you and Laney in the back makes me feel like a chauffeur.”

In a foul mood, Cliff snapped, “You’re more of a hassle than any chauffeur! Shut up and drive.”

The tension in the car was thick.

Laney kept her eyes fixed on the scenery outside the window.

Cliff watched her, observing the elegant lines of her profile, her long hair falling over her chest, and a glimpse of her cheek catching the light and glimmering. She clearly seemed unhappy.

Cliff asked, “You don’t like the gift?”

Faced with such a direct question, Laney couldn’t dodge. “I like it.”

“You say you like it, yet you haven’t even opened it.”

Laney answered softly, “I’ll open it when we get home. I’m just really exhausted right now.”

Cliff moved a bit closer. “Lean your head on my shoulder.”

Laney felt a tightness in her chest. Her hands clenched tighter as she shook her head. “No.”

Gerry glanced at them through the rearview mirror, silently judging Cliff. He saw Cliff’s actions as irresponsible yet flirtatious—a real player.

Unable to contain herself any longer, Laney said, “That Miss Foster today—she’s Kira’s elder sister.”

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