Chapter: 1679

But he knew it wasn't the wind. She was teasing him, her eyes gleaming with mischief, daring him to react.

At that time, Cliff's exasperation had risen, For a moment, he had seriously considered swatting her to make her behave, but instead, he had wrapped an arm around her waist and steered her away.

The more flustered he became, the more Laney seemed to enjoy provoking him. Her playful antics were relentless.

Back at the hotel, however, the moment Cliff took control, her teasing stopped completely. She went silent, her demeanor shifting in an instant.

A cheer from the mall crowd jolted Cliff back to the present. He blinked, refocusing, only to spot a familiar face in the sea of clapping onlookers. It was Kailyn. She was grinning and clapping enthusiastically.