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“I knew you'd be upset,” Laney’s voice was barely above a whisper. “But you did say you’d be gone for an hour.
Coming back early is on you.”
Contrary to her expectations, anger wasn’t what clouded Cliff's expression. Instead, a rush of heat clouded his
thoughts. “This is my office. You didn’t even lock the door?” His voice was taut as a bowstring, veins visible at his
throat. “Aren’t you the daring one?”
Laney maintained her composure. “You weren't here. Who would dare cross your threshold without permission?”
In one fluid motion, Cliff swept her into his arms, making his way toward the lounge. “Couldn’t spare a few hours
of patience?” His tone held gentle reproach. “What's got you so eager?”
Laney tucked her face against his neck, mortification keeping her hidden. “I don’t know. | just missed you, and it
had to be you.”
“Wasn't my shirt enough for you?” Cliff questioned.
“No,” Laney’s lips formed a small pout. “I lack your... expertise.”
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Thirty minutes later, Laney sat contentedly in a chair, enjoying her meal while Cliff took care of his own needs in
the bathroom.
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Laney’s voice carried a lazy satisfaction. “Cliff, are you sure you don’t need my help?”
His reply filtered through the glass door, hoarse yet gentle. “Focus on your meal. I'll take you honce you're
finished. Late night at the office ahead.”
Laney was not having it. “You promised to makefeel better every night.”
“I already indulged today,” Cliff responded.
“That was your initiative, not my request,” Laney countered.
“Laney, this isn’t up for discussion,” his tone brooked no argument.
Emboldened by Cliff's indulgence, Laney had maneuvered him into a rather one-sided arrangement. The terms
were simple: Cliff would visit her room each night, without fail.
Once, Gerry even caught Cliff.
“Cliff?” Gerry's voice was thick with sleep as he caught sight of Cliff emerging from Laney’s room in the late
hours. “What did you cout of Laney’s room at this hour?”
Cliff's face remained perfectly composed as he flexed his fingers. “She’s been struggling with insomnia,” he said
smoothly. “Insists on bedtstories to help her drift off.”
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face. “You're buying that? Lansygiust
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Gerry asked, “What's so funny?”
“Just reminiscing about an old
friend.” Cliff deflected, thinking of
how Caden had once masterfully
deceived Gerry duriigbis Graftestine
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person would scoff at the notion of
innocent storytelling being the reason
for late-night visits to a woman's
room. But Gerry? He'd believe it
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