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.”

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

hope. “Really? You do? Then can we fire lan?

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

but gratitude I feel towards him. During the darkest days of my life, lan cared for me and provided company. The

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

prepared to make a promise, but lan emerged from Laney’s house, cutting their conversation

ached, as if pierced by

was already living with Ian… Garrett thought, disbelief

on the conversation between Laney

Laney express gratitude

he considered, gratitude was better than indifference. Perhaps it could blossom

not only interrupt Laney

eyes betrayed a flicker of pain

herself, so I’m staying here to help. Rest assured, I mostly spend time with Anya.” “I didn’t say anything,” Garrett retorted, face flushing crimson. Despite his protest, he couldn’t suppress his discontent. Muttering, he said, “There’s no reason for you to

Laney scoffed, “As a father, how often have you taken care of your daughter? You’re clueless about her food or diapers. Ian has been a great caregiver. What’s your problem?” Chastised by Laney, Garrett found himself at a loss for

that, she

panic, grasped her wrist, attempting to explain, “I just want

and disappeared into the room without a

her, but lan blocked the doorway. He then nonchalantly said, “Mr. Harding, it’s best that you not

smiled and closed

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