NovelEnglishChapter 1195: The irony twisted like a knife-his earlier words about being "too busy" echoed mockingly in Laney's mind. Too busy to spare her a moment, too occupied even for a simple ride home. Yet there he sat, sharing intimate moments with another woman.
Hot tears clouded Laney's vision, turning the scene before her into a watercolor of pain, the woman's features mercifully blurred beyond recognition.
Through the haze, Laney could make out only the graceful movement of the woman's hand covering her lips, her laughter floating down like delicate poison. The revelation hit hard-Cliff wasn't the cold, distant figure he portrayed. He could bring joy and spark laughter—just not for her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe bitterness rose like bile in Laney's throat as she wrenched her gaze away, her heart splintering into countless pieces.
Gerry pulled into a parking spot, ready to suggest dinner, only to find silent tears streaming down Laney's cheeks. Confusion flickered across his features.
The question died on his lips as his eyes traced her earlier line of sight, understanding dawning with crushing clarity. Gerry sighed, frustrated by Cliff's influence on Laney.
Without missing a beat, Gerry restarted the engine. "I know a place that puts this restaurant to shame-more elegant and more exclusive." gvlnovlsis your escape But Laney's appetite had vanished like morning mist, leaving only emptiness behind. "Gerry," her voice barely a whisper, "I want to go home." She needed to do something else to distract herself, or she might impulsively call Cliff. She didn't want to embarrass herself like that. Gerry nodded gently. "Alright. Let's head home. The chef will whip up all your favorites." The question burned in Laney's throat until she could no longer contain it. "Gerry, who is she?" Her voice trembled.
Gerry's knuckles whitened against the steering wheel. Cliff's words echoed in his memory-explicit instructions to deny any connection with Juliet. Yet, the evidence painted a different picture—a private dinner at a couples' restaurant.
The romantic ambiance of the venue hardly screamed "nothing between them." The setting hadn't escaped Gerry's notice. He intended to change the topic, but seeing the sorrow in Laney's eyes, he felt compelled to tell the truth.
"Juliet Foster." The nstruck like lightning through Laney's chest.
Gerry continued, "They're not dating. They're merely business partners. My parents favor Juliet, but Cliff's shown no interest in pursuing anything." Laney's fingers curled into tight fists, nails biting into her palms. "He is interested," she whispered, her voice heavy with certainty.
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"Cliff never said so," Gerry replied.
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"Kira did." Laney's words tumbled out like broken glass. "Today, Kira told me... She called him her future brother-in-law. He bought Juliet a bracelet."
The revelation left Gerry stunned into silence. The contenXison-novelenglish.net!
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