Chapter: 1637

Cliff's expression darkened. “Laney, don't ever say that again.”

“But it's the truth!" she shot back.

“The truth is families shouldn't let trivial matters cause such a dramatic fallout. Understand?"

Laney bit her lip, anger and hurt warring inside her. What did he just say? How could he call this trivial? He didn't like her, yet he wouldn't let her go.

Cliff's voice softened, though it carried an unyielding weight.