FreeGoodNovelChapter 1259: "I take back what I said," Cliff muttered, his voice tight and awkward.
"I never really meant it." Laney let out a bitter smile. Cliff couldn't just undo the damage, pretending nothing had happened. Despite his usual intelligence and demeanor, he still said the most absurd things. Tears rolled down her cheeks, but this time, they weren't from sadness or heartbreak. She should've figured this out a long tago. Instead, she held on, waiting until her heart was completely shattered before she could finally let go.
Cliff frowned and stepped forward, trying to pull her into a hug.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Laney," he said, his voice trembling without him even realizing it.
Laney took a step back, dodging his touch, and handed him her phone.
"Since you're so worried aboutleaking our photos, just handle my phone as you see fit," she said, turning and walking away without a second glance.
Cliff stood there, dazed, feeling like all his energy had been drained in an instant. She had spent three years chasing him, and all he'd given her was a month of fleeting happiness. He didn't want her, so she had cherished and kept hidden the photos of their intimate moments from that month as her only source of comfort in the relationship. Now, she was letting it all go, returning the photos and cutting off whatever love she had left for him.
As Laney stepped into the elevator, Cliff was about to follow when his secretary showed up, blocking his way. "Mr. Hopkins, the press conference starts in an hour." Cliff stared ahead, forcing himself to stop. The scandal with the photos was still heating up. To clear Laney's name, he knew he had to tell the truth. He had already prepared a statement, ready to tell everyone that he had initiated his relationship with Laney, and it contained elements of deceit.
Stay updated with galnoveHe just wanted to protect Laney, not caring about the consequences, his reputation, or even risking a fallout with the Foster family. He cared about her-so how did the situation end up like this? By the tCliff cback to his senses, he found himself outside the hospital. The memory of the last tLaney had been hurt still haunted him, so even in his earlier dazed state, his body had moved on its own, afraid she might be in danger again.
Cliff's eyes scanned the crowd, searching for Laney. Then, across the street, through the busy traffic, he spotted her frail figure. Without a second thought, Cliff hurried over, only to watch as a car pulled up in front of Laney. Merrick stepped out of the car and took her hand.
Seeing this, Cliff felt as if his feet were stuck to the ground, unable to move. He desperately wanted to rush over and pull Laney into his arms, but an invisible wall stood between them-one he couldn't cross. After all, he was the one who had pushed Laney away. What right did he have to try and win her back now? Cliff shut his eyes, taking a few deep breaths to push the pain in his chest away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJust then, his secretary caught up behind him.
"Mr. Hopkins, Miss Collins just got into Mr. Acosta's car. Should we have someone follow them?"
Cliff opened his eyes, his gaze steady again. The content is on C novelenglish.net!
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Cliff knew he had said sharsh things earlier, and both he and Laney were emotional, needing tto cool off. Once the press conference Was done, she'd probably be feeling better. He could smooth things over then, and things would go back to normal. She had liked him for so long, and her heart was full of love for him, so she would undoubtedly give him a chance to make things right. mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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