Chapter: 1646

Laney's throat constricted, words refusing to form. She kept her eyes locked on the distant billboard, as if counting down the precious moments she had left to memorize his face.

When silence stretched between them, Cliff's voice softened. “Laney, can you hear me?"

“Cliff,” she whispered, his name a prayer on her lips.

Cliff paused. "Yes?"

“Congratulations on your engagement."