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.

lifestyle made her feel

be much more challenging for Laney than she had

in bed for a few seconds, her phone started

Laney massaged her sore shoulders and murmured, “Mom and Dad are treating me well. I’m happy

exclaimed cheerfully. “Since you’re happy there, you can stay with them a bit longer.” Laney forced a dry laugh and didn’t say anything else. She didn’t

job going?” Laney yawned

I’m leaving the Larson Group,” he said, his voice

silent, absorbing the weight of his decision. Laney knew he was the rightful heir to the Harding family, and Larson Group was merely a stepping stone towards taking charge of their family business. The current state of chaos

his tone tinged with

from the conversation. Her

the next morning, Laney cherished every precious moment of solitude she

Garrett remained focused on his work at the Larson Group. He blew kisses through the phone and reassured her, “Alright, sweetheart.

and pulling the duvet up to her forehead. The weight of her decisions

of the founders of the Larson group had departed. Charis left to undergo therapy, while Garrett resigned to take over his family’s business. These sudden changes caused panic among everyone at The Larson

Brandon called Charis’s psychologist to inquire about

work,”

years and trusting him,

a painting contest with other patients. The hospital

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