The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1299:

Though Cliff wanted for nothing, the idea of his girl wanting to buy him something sparked an eagerness in him as they browsed the luxury displays.

A watch caught his attention, its design both sophisticated and understated. The piece was crafted from a specialized metal, boasting skin-nourishing properties.

A shadow of desire flickered across Cliff’s eyes before he instructed the clerk to wrap it.

Laney watched with satisfaction—he looked good in everything anyway—as she happily completed the purchase.

Cliff held out his wrist, asking her to fasten it herself.

“Now, tell me what you want from me?” His voice carried a knowing edge.

Laney blinked, caught off guard.

“Well… It’s nothing major. Merrick’s participating in a car race next week, and he asked me to cheer for him. Will you be there?”

Cliff had expected something more significant, given that she’d taken the initiative to buy him a present. But he wasn’t about to let an old rival steal the spotlight unchallenged.

“I’ll go,” he replied without hesitation.

Dawn broke on race day as Laney meticulously prepared herself, selecting a skirt that perfectly complemented Cliff’s outfit. Her heart fluttered with anticipation.

To her surprise, it was Cliff’s head driver who arrived at her doorstep.

“Miss Collins, your friend Kailyn awaits you in the car,” he said with practiced courtesy.

“Cliff isn’t coming?” Laney’s voice wavered slightly.

“Mr. Hopkins sends his regrets. He’s detained with urgent matters and arranged for me to escort you to the track.”

Reality settled in—Cliff wouldn’t be joining her.noveldrama

“I see,” she murmured, unable to mask the dejection in her voice.

A fine mist hung in the air, matching Laney’s dampened spirits.

“Good heavens!” Kailyn exclaimed as Laney slid into the car.

“You’re practically dressed for summer!”

Concern etched on her face, Kailyn clasped Laney’s cold hands between her own.

“It’s barely fifty degrees out here. What possessed you to wear such a short skirt?”

Laney glanced down at her bare legs, letting out a resigned sigh.

“I hardly noticed the cold.”

Her mind had been elsewhere, clouded by disappointment.

Kailyn asked, “What’s wrong? Did Cliff upset you again?”

Laney shook her head, though her heart felt like lead.

“He promised to watch the race with me, but work got in the way.”

“For heaven’s sake, it’s just a race!” Kailyn threw up her hands.

“It won’t take all day—you’ll see him after. Look at you, though, ready to burst into tears.”

Laney’s lower lip protruded in a sulk.

Kailyn teased, “Who was it that told me she wouldn’t like Cliff anymore?”

Kailyn mimicked Laney’s tone.

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