Chapter: 1722

Though his displeasure lingered, Cliff's tone softened slightly.

"Don't watch those unhealthy things. They're not good for you."

Laney's skeptical expression spoke volumes. “Watching me, however...”

Cliff's voice dropped to a suggestive murmur, leaving Laney momentarily stunned into silence.

After his discharge, Cliff whisked Laney away to a secluded villa nestled halfway up the mountainside, seeking privacy for his recovery and their reunion.