Chapter: 1689

While everyone else celebrated her remarkable performance, Cliff couldn't stop thinking about her fragile appearance and the strict diet she followed.

Worried she might get a cold, he grabbed a towel to dry her damp hair But before he could reach her, Laney turned her head away. “I can handle this myself. You should go. If someone sees us together alone it might start rumors."

A wave of sadness washed over Cliff. "Rumors don't bother me."

Laney frowned. “Well, they bother me. I still plan on getting married someday.”

Cliff was unaffected by her sharp words. A small confrontation seemed better than the restless nights spent longing for her. He asked, "Have you broken up with Merrick yet?"