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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?”
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“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.
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“Alright,” Laney exhaled softly.
Kailyn reached over and playfully
pinched her friend's soft cheek.
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