?<strong>Chapter 1325:</strong>


    “Eat it up,” hemanded.


    Laney was usually obedient, but every now and then, a hint of defiance would surface. Cliff clearly cherished their intimate moments but often teased her during them. She was determined not to let him off easy this time.


    After a swift kiss, Laney turned her gaze away and nced at his watch.


    “I want to wear this as well,” she said, pointing to the watch she had gifted him previously.


    Cliff grasped the back of her head gently.


    “Just kiss a bit longer.”


    Laney stood firm.


    “I want your watch now!”


    Cliff removed it, and Laney snatched it and ran away. She didn’t actually put it on. Instead, she yfully dangled it before him like a toy.


    At first, Cliff was able to focus on his work, but Laney’s yful behavior soon captivated him, drawing his full attention. Her boldness had grown remarkably over their years together.


    Unable to resist any longer, Cliff left hisputer and approached her. Laney stood ready for whatever woulde next, meeting his intense gaze with a victorious grin, her cheeks flushed with color. Before their marriage, he had the upper hand, but now she took her turn at control. Cliff caught her restless wrist.


    “Honey, do you have any idea what you’re doing?” He knew her better than anyone, familiar with every detail of her.


    Laney responded gently, “Does it really matter if I know? Or do you want to take the lead?”


    “What do you think?”


    “Then you should call me ‘ma’am,''” Laney teased with a cunning smile.


    Cliffughed softly and yfully pinned her down.


    After their meal, Cliff escorted Laney for a walk around their vi. The night was lively, despite only a few people being around, as brilliant fireworks lit up the sky, making it seem like daytime.


    Caden, carrying Scarlette in one arm and holding hands with Alicia, enjoyed the fireworks for a bit before they made their way to thekeside pavilion. There, they found Cliff and Laney intimately embracing, sharing a kiss. Alicia cleared her throat lightly.


    Laney tensed briefly, leaning into Cliff, her cheeks flushing.


    Alicia joked, “Laney, after all this time married to Cliff, why do you still blush when you kiss?”


    Laney’s cheeks deepened to a darker shade of red. She shot Cliff a quick nce and whispered, “No, it’s just… It feels a bit warm here.”


    Cliff gave a knowing smirk. She was indeed warm, but it wasn’t the climate causing her to feel hot.


    Earlier that day, Laney had taken the first step toward intimacy with Cliff, but despite their time together, he was still left feeling unsatisfied. So, he had left the watch with her.


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