The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

Chapter 718

He put his arm around Laney s shoulder and declared his possessiveness, “If you can take good care of my wife and child, of course, I will thank you generously.”

Ian responded with a smile and said nothing. Laney enjoyed watching Garrett jealous, but she held back her laughter and said, “Alright, that’s enough. All that matters is that he takes good care of me and the baby. Why are you getting so upset?”

Garrett remained silent, snorting coldly in response.

Ian, eager not to intrude on the couple’s intimate moment, sought an opportune excuse to sl*p away from the ward and attended to other matters.

Once Ian had departed, Garrett wasted no time in shedding his calm and collected facade. Gripping Laney’s hand, he grumbled irritably, “I can’t fathom why Natalie thought it wise to employ a male assistant for a pregnant woman’s care.”

Laney, preferring to avoid conflict, deftly steered the conversation in another direction. “Today, Kailee had Lola bring a peace offering as an apology to me.”

“What?” Garrett’s brow furrowed, his striking visage clouding over. “I explicitly warned her to leave you be, and yet she persists. And that Lola — she takes liberties without permission. Does she have any desire to keep her job?”

Laney hesitated, biting her l*p, unsure if she should reveal Leo’s involvement.

Recognizing her reluctance, Garrett pieced it together immediately.

Without his father’s consent, how could Lola possibly have known about Kailee or dared to deliver a gift on her behalf?

Recalling his mother’s blatant favoritism toward Kailee at home, Garrett’s guilt intensified.

Clasping Laney’s hand, his eyes brimmed with regret and anguish. “Darling, I apologize for bringing you such strife.”

deliver isn’t fit for my consumption. Some ingredients would trigger an allergic reaction. Luckily, Ian discovered this

coursed through Garrett’s heart at the thought

If necessary, you can enlist Ian’s aid and exploit

lingered. Garrett tightened his grip on her hand and declared resolutely, “I will handle everything. Trust in me and focus on

deeply moved, nestled into his embrace. “I promise

eyes. “As for Lola, it isn’t the opportune moment to let her go. If we do, my father might dispatch another unfamiliar

of the ward, Lola couldn’t help but stew over Laney

Leo himself. Laney was merely a disfavored daughter-in-law. What right did she have to act

prepared to dial Leo’s number, her phone rang. It was Kailee. “Hello, Lola. How did the

fists clenched, her voice thick with resentment. “Miss Gibson, Laney not only refused your apology but also

of disappointment crossed Kailee’s eyes. As a hospital administrator, she had access to detailed information on expectant mothers.

dejection. “It’s all right.

today. You may keep the

said in

otherwise she

fact, Lola thought Kailee was going to ask for the money back. After all, she didn’t expect

that Kailee had a better family background, but she also thought that Kailee’s personality was much more appealing than Laney’s. As such, Kailee was much worthier of marrying into

importantly, if Kailee were to marry into the Harding family, she would gain access to a

a result of this thought. To Kailee, people like Lola, who were materialistic and vain, were easy to manipulate

it successfully, but you still put in the effort. You deserve this money,”

want to accept my apology, and I can understand that. But I couldn’t just sit here and do nothing, so I was wondering if

a confused stare, Kailee continued, “The hospital recently acquired a new set of essential oils that help pregnant women relax. Since Laney hasn’t been in a good mood lately. I think this set of oils would help her feel belter. Could I trouble you to leave these in Laney’s room for