FreeGoodNovelChapter 1247: "How can any decent man fall for someone in one day?" Cliff countered, his tone clipped.
Gerry chimed in, grinning.
"Cliff, why are you so worked up? Did you eat too much spicy food and overheat?" Cliff didn't even realize he was losing his temper. Wasn't this just his usual way of speaking? After a brief silence, Cliff's anger subsided. In a cold tone, he said, "Laney just graduated. I'm worried she might get taken advantage of." Gerry found Cliff's behavior increasingly irritating. When Laney was with Cliff, he had kept his distance, acting indifferent and proud with a fiancée and an engagement on the horizon. But now, Cliff seemed to want to meddle in Laney's life. Did he honestly think he still had a say in her choices? Gerry retorted, “Con. Laney is twenty-three. She's been out of college for almost a year. She hasn't even been in a proper relationship yet, and Merrick is a good guy. He's charming and successful, and our parents approve of him. I think he's exactly the kind of man Laney deserves." Cliff crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"And you think that makes him a decent man?" "Why not?" Gerry shot back.
"You're acting ridiculous, Cliff. Always sticking your nose in Laney's business, but you never care about mine. What's with that?" Cliff's jaw tightened, and the anger he'd been holding back started to show.
"Oh, feeling bold now, huh? Letguess—your film career's taking off, and you think you don't need my money anymore. Is that it?" galnovs.com, hto unforgettable stories Gerry's face went pale.
"No, that's not what I meant. Forget what I just said, Cliff." Laney had been silent the entire time, quietly observing their argument.
Madison, sensing the tension, finally spoke up.
"Laney, honey, what do you think? Do you like Merrick?" Laney hesitated, twisting her fingers nervously. Cliff's presence was hard to ignore. His scent, his voice, everything about him lingered in her heart. How could she accept anyone else? Merrick might have been charming and ideal, but to her, he was just another admirer. She said softly, her voice barely above a whisper, "I'm not ready to date anyone right now." Gerry smirked and hinted, "Seems like Laney already has someone in her heart." Laney's cheeks flushed, and she lowered her head awkwardly. Madison's eyes widened in surprise.
"Really, Laney? Why haven't you mentioned this before? Who is it?" With the spotlight suddenly on her, Laney felt trapped. There was no escaping now.
"It's not important," she said softly.
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"He doesn't feel the sway, so ways didn't think it was worth bringing up.” Madison frowned, clearly displeased.
"What kind of man wouldn't like you? You're beautiful and sensible-what more could anyone want?" Laney En forced a small smile.
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