Chapter 793

Laney hesitated but reluctantly relented. “Do as you please. Live there if you want, but don’t bother me.”

She turned to leave with the trash, but George offered to help. “I’m free right now. Let me give you a hand.” ;

For the first time, Laney didn’t refuse.

Inside, Garrett exhaled a sigh of relief.

As they walked, he contemplated whether to explain the incident at the store to Laney.

By the time they disposed of the trash and returned to her doorstep, he still hadn’t mustered the courage.

Fearing Laney wouldn’t believe him, he hesitated.

Laney stood in front of her door, eyeing Garrett coolly. “Do you have something to say? If not, I’m going inside.”

After a few moments of silence, Laney furrowed her brow and turned to leave, feigning disinterest.

“Wait!” Garrett reached out, grasping Laney’s arm, his words tumbling out in a jumble. “I didn’t… I didn’t hit lan. He fell by himself. As for the divorce papers and wedding ring, he might have orchestrated it.”

you please believe me?” Gazing into Garrett’s anguished eyes, Laney’s heart softened. “Alright, I

You do? Then can we

was weary. “I’m not going to fire lan.” The color drained from Garrett’s face as realization struck. “You’ve fallen for

lan cared for me and provided company. The pain from those times is etched in my memory. You, my

surged through Garrett. His eyes brimmed with torment, and his lips quivered, unable to muster a defense. Laney offered a faint smile before continuing, “We’ve already accumulated countless misunderstandings. One more won’t change much. The crux of our issues is inequality. You and your family have constantly belittled, pitied, and manipulated me as if I were a mere plaything. I refuse to endure a life tethered to the whims of the wealthy and powerful, and I won’t subject my daughter to such

promise, but lan

heart ached, as if

living with Ian…

on the conversation between

Laney express gratitude rather than love towards him, disappointment washed over

considered, gratitude was better than indifference.

hope ignited within him. Purposefully, Ian emerged to not only interrupt Laney and Garrett’s

anticipated, Garrett’s eyes betrayed a flicker of pain when he

nighttime feedings and diaper changes. Mrs. Harding can’t handle it all by herself, so I’m staying here to help. Rest assured, I mostly spend time with Anya.” “I didn’t say

been a great caregiver. What’s your problem?” Chastised by Laney, Garrett found himself at a loss for words. Laney glared icily

she pivoted

her wrist, attempting

hesitated, shook off his grip, and disappeared into the room without

to follow her, but lan blocked the doorway. He then nonchalantly said, “Mr. Harding, it’s best that you not to enter someone else’s house without the owner’s permission.” Eyes blazing, Garrett

and closed

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