Chapter: 1568

Laney quickly checked her phone to make sure the call had indeed ended.

Cliff saw through her feeble attempts at masking her thoughts. He had noticed every detail, including her reddened cheeks, and assumed she had been chatting with the questionable guy from before.

Laney asked, “Did you need something?"

"I brought you some milk." Cliff set the cup on the nightstand, his manner detached.

His towering height loomed over her, giving off a feeling of both protection and careful observation.