NovelEnglishChapter 1196: The intimate scene from the restaurant replayed on a loop in Laney's mind. Fresh tears threatened as her voice cracked. “He's never bought gifts for his other arranged dates and never made them laugh." Laney let out a bitter smile. The unspoken truth hung heavy-Cliff had never made her laugh either. But Juliet stood apart, special, different. Their compatibility was undeniable, like two pieces of a perfect puzzle.
Reality crashed down around Laney-what could she, a simple girl, possibly offer someone like Cliff? Her very affection seemed to repel him. A profound sadness settled over her.
After escorting Juliet home, Cliff typed out a casual message to Laney about her dinner plans.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLaney didn't reply.
Upon arriving home, Cliff's feet carried him instinctively to Laney's door. The unexpected resistance of the locked door stopped him short. His hand hovered mid-air, poised to knock, before dropping away as realization dawned. This wasn't like Laney at all—the locked door and the unanswered message. Something had shifted in their delicate balance, and he felt it keenly. The need to understand drove him to seek out Gerry.
Gerry had been waiting, ready to unravel the night's events with careful precision.
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Cliff's face darkened. His fingers fumbled with his tie, seeking relief from the suffocating tension in his chest, but found none. Brushing aside Gerry's probing questions, he commanded with barely contained urgency, "Get her to open the door. Find a way-any way." Inside her bedroom, Laney sat in her rocking chair, watching her beloved ballet performance video on repeat. Yet, even this cherished pastfelt hollow tonight, her thoughts consumed by Cliff.
Just then, the sudden rapping at her door jolted her from her reverie.
Composing herself, she called out, "Who is it?" "Laney, it's me." Gerry's voice filtered through.
Relief flooded through Laney at hearing it wasn't Cliff, though a twinge of disappointment followed. Throwing on a coat, she padded to the door.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer heart stopped. There, towering behind Gerry's tall frame, stood Cliff. She froze, her first instinct being to slam the door shut.
Cliff's hand shot out to catch it, and Laney, fearing she might hurt him, loosened her grip. That moment of hesitation was all he needed to stride inside.
"Cliff, if you need to talk, do it outside." Gerry attempted to mediate, tapping the doorframe.
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