Chapter: 1629

Why give me hope if you never cared for me.

Cliff pressed his lips together, enduring the pain. He reached out to wipe her tears, his voice cold. "Wasn't this what you wanted, Laney? We're family. How could we ever truly be together?"

Laney stared at him, stunned. The face she had adored now seemed alien and cold. So, the affection he had shown was merely to appease her desires. It was merely pity. He had admitted in the hotel room that he couldn't dismiss her easily, so he had relented. His words were indeed true.

Laney felt a profound ache, her disgust for his touch growing, Without a second thought, she turned away, opened the car door, and stepped out.

Cliff's expression darkened. “Laney!”