The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1154:

Even after waking up, the scenes from his dream lingered in his mind, like morning mist—both hazy and crystal clear—clinging to him like an unwanted companion. A wave of vertigo washed over him for several moments before he managed to shake off the peculiar feelings, dragging himself to the bathroom for a much-needed shower.

In the dining room below, Laney sat perfectly poised, already dressed and waiting. “Good morning, Cliff,” she greeted him with a gentle smile as he descended the stairs.

Cliff maintained a stoic expression, deliberately avoiding her gaze. “Morning.”

The housekeeper had laid out their usual breakfast spread. Cliff nursed his coffee, his appetite nowhere to be found.

Laney assumed his sour mood stemmed from last night’s events and decided not to press her luck.

“I’ll be away for a few days,” Cliff announced abruptly, his voice tight.

“The housekeeper will stay here. Ask her if you need anything.”

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A void opened in Laney’s chest. “Where are you going?”

“Out of town for work,” Cliff replied offhandedly, the excuse fabricated in the moment. “Don’t ask about it.”

His cool demeanor never wavered, though impatience seemed to simmer beneath the surface. Laney could only nod in response.

Cliff departed after barely touching his food.

Over the next few days, Cliff immersed himself in work, desperate to drown out memories of the dream. Though he stayed away from home, he regularly checked with the housekeeper about Laney’s daily routine and the condition of her foot. The housekeeper assured him all was well.

Once her injury healed, Laney intended to return to the theater. Though she longed to see Cliff again, fear of annoying him kept her silent.

Kailyn arrived to collect Laney, and noticing her friend’s dejected expression, wisely avoided any topics that might upset her further. Instead, Kailyn treated Laney to a comforting meal.

As Kailyn drove, Laney sat lost in a maze of questions. Was work truly keeping Cliff away? Why so suddenly? Could he be deliberately avoiding her, finding her presence too bothersome? The possibilities left her heart in turmoil.

Following Kailyn absentmindedly, Laney’s eyes widened when she realized they were in a bar. “Are we here to drink? I can’t. Cliff will scold me if he finds out.”noveldrama

“No drinking,” Kailyn assured her with a warm smile. “They serve other beverages too. There’s a famous band performing tonight. I managed to get us seats. Let’s just enjoy ourselves.”

“Alright,” Laney exhaled softly.

Kailyn reached over and playfully pinched her friend’s soft cheek. “Cheer up. Sure, Cliff’s gorgeous to look at, but don’t let him dampen your spirits. Men should bring sunshine to your life, not storm clouds.”

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