NovelXXXChapter 1306: "Did I stain you?" Cliff's expression hardened, his gaze sharpening.
"You're menstruating and sitting on the cold floor?" His fingers brushed against the dampness beneath her, confirming her words-the area was cold, tinged with the metallic scent of blood.
Laney's initial flare of indignation at his scolding faded as his touch rendered her speechless.
Without hesitation, Cliff lifted her into his arms and carried her to the bathroom to clean up.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Wasn't your cycle supposed to start later? What caused this?" he asked.
Laney could only shake her head in uncertainty. Though her body typically ran like clockwork, she knew that emotions could upset the balance. Maybe the heartache of the day had triggered it early.
The events of the day lingered in Laney's thoughts as shadows passed over her face. Gathering her courage, she met his gaze.
"Cliff," she said, discarding formalities like a heavy cloak.
"Were you really at the hospital because you were unwell today?" His anger flared at the mere mention of it.
"No." He continued cleaning her in tense silence, then lifted her out, methodically drying her with a towel.
Laney pressed on.
Explore new chapters gVIηovls"Then you abandonedon purpose, intending to hurt me." Cliff's smile held all the coldness of midwinter.
"Are your tears for Merrick, who's on the brink of death?" His frigid words drained the color from Laney's face. In that moment, her heart could ache for no one but Cliff.
Laney held his gaze steadily, refusing to be a victim of circumstance any longer.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I really want to know if you truly care for me," she said.
"Is this possessiveness masquerading as love, or do you truly care for me?" Cliff stared into the depths of her anguished eyes.
Laney's words tumbled out like a dam breaking, years of hurt flooding between them.
"You demand unwavering faith from me, yet didn't you once doubt every breath I took? What gives you the right to do the very things you forbidto do?" "I never held it against you,” he said softly.
Her voice cracked.
"All I wanted was honesty. Why couldn't you just talk to me? Instead, the bette you let anger get the better of you and even pushedstraight into Merrick's arms."
A sharp ache bloomed in Cliff's chest, spreading like poison. Her tears om splashed onto his hand like burning rain, and when he reached to brush them away, she recoiled from his touch. mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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