Laney obediently nodded and took two more spoonfuls of food.

Wiping her mouth, she stood up, intending to go upstairs and get dressed.

However, she got up too quickly and nearly tripped over the table leg. Laney reacted swiftly, avoiding a fall.

Vera was startled and patted her chest, sighing in relief. “Don’t be so careless next time. You can’t afford to be clumsy anymore, Laney. Think about the baby you’re carrying.”

“I’m sorry, Mom,” Laney apologized hurriedly.

She grabbed the stair railing and climbed slowly, being cautious.

After changing clothes, Laney began her etiquette lessons.

It was a long and exhausting day for her.

When she finally returned to her room, it was already nine o’clock at night.

Collapsing onto the bed, Laney felt like crumbling under the pressure of maintaining proper decorum at all times. It was suffocating.

made her feel

challenging for Laney than she had anticipated. In fact, they were a hundred

a few seconds, her phone started

are things going? Are you getting along with my parents?” Garrett asked in a smooth voice. Laney massaged her sore shoulders and

words. “That’s great!” he exclaimed cheerfully. “Since you’re happy there, you can stay with them a bit longer.” Laney forced a dry

your job going?” Laney yawned

leaving the Larson Group,” he said, his voice

Larson Group was merely a stepping stone towards taking charge of their family business. The current state

I’m resigning,” Garrett continued, his tone tinged with concern. “The Larson Group will be left with even

exit from the conversation. Her emotions were overwhelming, and she couldn’t

a 6 a.m. wake-up call awaiting her the next morning, Laney cherished every

his work at the Larson Group. He blew kisses through the phone and reassured her,

call and pulling the duvet up to her forehead. The weight of her decisions and the uncertain future weighed heavily

while Garrett resigned to take over his family’s business. These sudden changes caused

resignation, Brandon called Charis’s psychologist to inquire about her progress. “How is she?” he

work,”

trusting

other patients. The hospital sponsored

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