Chapter: 1571

Cliff maintained a stoic expression, deliberately avoiding her gaze.

"Morning."

The housekeeper had laid out their usual breakfast spread. Cliff nursed his coffee, his appetite nowhere to be found.

Laney assumed his sour mood stemmed from last night's events and decided not to press her luck.

“I'LL be away for a few days, Cliff announced abruptly, his voice tight. "The housekeeper will stay here. Ask her if you need anything.”