FreeGoodNovelChapter 1278: As her performance ended, Laney gracefully approached Merrick's mother and presented her with a beautiful pearl as a gift. Merrick's mother smiled brightly, showering Laney with praise.
Merrick said to his friends, "She's my best friend." Beyond the water and glass, Laney's gaze drifted past the audience to the VIP section, where her eyes landed on Cliff. It had been stsince their last encounter, and he appeared more calm and mature, his piercing gaze fixed on her, as though trying to capture every detail.
Laney then surfaced from the water.
Merrick was quick to hand her a towel.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Outstanding job,” he whispered, offering a thumbs-up.
"It exceeded my expectations by far." Laney smiled, catching her breath. The performance, short as it was, had put her under great pressure due to the water, and she felt exhausted. She made her way to the dressing room without delay.
Aware of the need for privacy due to gender, Merrick didn't stick around, simply saying, "Get changed and join us for dinner. My mom has a thank-you gift for you." "Okay," Laney responded and took a swift shower.
The shower only left her feeling more exhausted. Wrapped in a towel, she stumbled out, looking for something to eat that might lift her low blood sugar.
At that moment, footsteps approached.
Laney looked up and froze.
Cliff smoothly placed another towel over her shoulders for warmth.
"How many times have I told you to dry off completely before you cout?" LATEST chapters in glovel☐☐☐☐ Despite her previous efforts to keep their distance, their unexpected encounter felt so effortless that Laney found herself unable to reject his gesture.
She leaned against the sink, gripping the towel tightly. It wasn't that she hadn't dried her hair. She simply didn't have the strength. Her palms were slick with sweat, and a sense of weakness washed over her.
Cliff had been quietly observing her, but when he saw her lips lose color, he asked, "What's wrong?" Laney turned away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"It's none of your business." Cliff understood immediately. He pulled a piece of chocolate from his pocket, unwrapped it, and handed it to her.
She couldn't say no. Her body craved the sugar.
"You skipped eating before the performance again?" Cliff asked, clearly displeased.
Laney replied distantly, "Did you cto seefor something?"
Cliff explained, "No. I noticed you seemed unsteady after yourperformance. I figured you might not haye eaten and was concerned about your blood sugar, so I cto see if you were doing well."
While everyone else celebrated her remarkable performance, Cliff m couldn't stop thinking about her fragile appearance and the strict diet she followed.
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