NovelEnglishChapter 1276: "Even if you were my brother, my personal life wouldn't be your business. And you're not, so you have even less say in the matter." Cliff's temper, fueled by her raised voice, began to cool. He paused and reflected, coming to the realization that there was one important thing he needed to remember.
Laney felt a sense of satisfaction as she realized that Cliff needed to set aside his pride, control his temper, and adopt a more cooperative attitude. She believed that by doing so, regaining her trust would simply be a matter of time.
Cliff looked at her intently for a moment, his voice softening.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Alright, I won't interfere. So, when are you planning to end things with him?" Laney responded coolly, "Who said I was breaking up with him?" "He's unfaithful." "And you?" Laney shot back.
"What right do you have to accuse him of unfaithfulness?" Cliff's gaze grew sharper, but he maintained his composure as he processed her criticism.
"I've never been with anyone else,” he replied, his voice steady.
Laney was surprised by his words. Then, she scoffed.
"Never? Not even with Juliet?" "No." Laney was completely unconvinced. After all, Juliet had spent the night at the Hopkins family residence and had even worn his clothes. It seemed obvious they had been intimate. But Laney chose not to pursue this line of thought. It would only make her more upset. She opened the door to her room and began to walk inside.
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"Using Merrick as a shield won't help. My parents will eventually find out about his chaotic personal life. If they intervene, you two will end up breaking up anyway." Laney stood by her door, staring at him with a neutral expression.
"Then perhaps you should pick someone you find acceptable for me. I trust your judgment." Cliff's grip tightened in frustration.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"No one could be more right for you than I am." Laney gave a small smile, a knowing look in her eyes.
"You?" She shot his past words back at him.
ve "But how can family-even if not related by blood-fall in love? Cliff, this isn't appropriate."
Cliff's expression hardened. Laney's words were not harsh, but they took him back to the Laney he used to know. Skie had been only twenty when she first confessed her love to him. Back then, he had taken a moral stance, speaking harshly to her, and watched as tears filled her eyes.
At the time, he hadn't thought much of it, but now he understood them depth of her pain. After everything he put her through, she had finally given up. Cliff gazed at her, lost in thought.
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