NovelEnglishChapter 1295: Words failed Laney completely.
After finishing two bowls of soup, Cliff prepared additional nourishing dishes for her.
Laney managed a few more bites before drifting off in his protective embrace.
With her youth, her resilient body began healing swiftly. By the tCliff applied medication before bedtime, significant improvement was evident.
Watching him meticulously apply the soothing balm, Laney squirmed with embarrassment.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Isn't it done yet?" she urged softly.
"The balm needs to melt to be properly absorbed," Cliff explained matter-of-factly.
A deep blush colored her cheeks.
"It'll melt on its own soon..." Noticing her trembling legs, Cliff's gaze lifted to meet hers.
Fearing his scrutiny, Laney forced herself to relax, willing her nerves to steady. But her face, flushed as ripe cherries, revealed everything her words didn't.
Cliff rose with a knowing smirk.
"I'll need to apply it again later." Laney's eyes widened in surprise.
"Why?" "The balm I just applied got washed away with your water." She froze, comprehension dawning. Mortified beyond words, she burrowed deep into the blankets, seeking refuge from his intense gaze.
Fresh content live on galnovalsDuring Laney's recovery period, Cliff brought her to the Hopkins family estate, determined to oversee her care personally.
In his role as the elder cousin, Cliff paid a visit to the Acosta family, intending to inform Karina, Merrick's father, that Laney and Merrick had parted ways due to irreconcilable differences—a gentle fiction to spare the elders any concern.
Cliff's timing proved remarkable-upon entering, he witnessed Merrick frantically dodging his father's pursuit through the house.
Karina's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she explained to Cliff, "That foolish boy got a girl pregnant and is trying to dodge responsibility! Please forgive the unseemly display." Cliff, no stranger to family , responded with a subtle smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Was there something you needed, Mr. Hopkins?" Karina inquired.
"Nothing that can't wait. Please, attend to your family matters," Cliff replied diplomatically.
Back at the Hopkins residence, Cliff shared the unexpected revelation with his family.
Madison's voice rang with surprise.
"To think Merrick would stoop so low! We clearly misjudged his character. Laney, darling, donthis OTT discourage you. When fate closes one door, it opens another. I know just the person-"
Before she could suggest Cliff, Laney interjected, biting her lowerdi m "Madison, I'm not ready to consider dating anyone right now."
Beneath her words simmered unspoken resentment toward Cliff.
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