The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1204:

Laney inwardly snorted. Boring.

With her ruse exposed, Laney changed tactics. Her hand wandered lower as she whispered, “Cliff, your zipper seems to be undone.”

Cliff crossed his legs, retorting, “Since when does a robe have a zipper?”

Withdrawing her hand in defeat, Laney pressed on with another challenge. “Cliff, why not just admit it? You’re having performance issues, aren’t you?”

Cliff’s expression remained neutral. “Provocation doesn’t work on me, Laney. I’ve already said, not now.”

Seeing his resolve unchanged, Laney sighed. “No couple just sits around chatting in a hotel room.”

“Then we’ll make history as the first.”

Laney decided to take a more practical approach. Sliding from his lap, she offered sweetly, “Thirsty? Let me fetch you some water.”noveldrama

After their playful exchange, Cliff did feel parched. “Add some ice cubes,” he said.

With her back to him, Laney carefully opened a capsule and dissolved the powder into the ice water. Her hands trembled with nervous anticipation as she imagined how he would change after drinking it, holding her breath as she carried the glass to him.

Cliff instinctively swirled the ice cubes and lifted the glass, but something made him pause mid-motion.

“What’s wrong?” Laney asked, her heart skipping a beat. No, it couldn’t be. Even with his sharp instincts, he couldn’t have detected it that quickly, could he?

The dealer had promised it would be completely undetectable—colorless and tasteless.

Her worst fears materialized as Cliff cut through her thoughts. “Where did you get the drug?”

Laney fought to keep her expression neutral. “Cliff, what are you talking about?”

“Answer my question.”

His penetrating gaze bore into her until she crumbled, whispering, “A friend gave it to me.”

“Kailyn?”

“No, no.” Determined to protect Kailyn, Laney quickly fabricated, “I bought it from an online friend.”

Cliff set the glass down deliberately, his expression grave. “Have you tested it yourself?”

Laney shook her head. “I don’t dare.”

Though relief flickered across his features, his voice remained glacial. “So, you won’t risk taking it yourself, but you’re willing to drug me with it.” This reckless girl hadn’t considered the implications at all.

Laney bit her lower lip. “It’s meant for performance issues. I don’t need that kind of help.”

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