Chapter: 1605

Emboldened by Cliff's indulgence, Laney had maneuvered him into a rather one-sided arrangement. The terms were simple: Cliff would visit her room each night, without fail.

Once, Gerry even caught Cliff.

“Cliff?" Gerry's voice was thick with sleep as he caught sight of Cliff emerging from Laney's room in the late hours. "What did you come out of Laney's room at this hour?"

Cliff's face remained perfectly composed as he flexed his fingers.

“She's been struggling with insomnia," he said smoothly. “Insists on bedtime stories to help her drift off.”