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.”

quivered, pleading, “Laney, can you please believe me?” Gazing into Garrett’s

can we fire lan?

Laney’s voice was weary. “I’m not going to fire lan.” The color drained from

I feel towards him. During the darkest days of my life, lan cared for me and provided company. The pain from those times is etched in my memory. You,

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

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

heart ached, as if

Ian… Garrett thought, disbelief welling up within

the conversation

Laney express gratitude rather

indifference. Perhaps it could blossom into love

of hope ignited within him. Purposefully, Ian emerged to not only interrupt Laney and Garrett’s dialogue but also to sow

eyes betrayed a flicker of pain when

I’m staying here to help. Rest assured, I mostly spend time with Anya.”

caregiver. What’s your problem?” Chastised by Laney, Garrett found himself at a loss for words. Laney glared icily at her husband, sneering, “Finish the investigation quickly and return to Barnes. We don’t need you to cause any more trouble here, and I

that, she pivoted to

in a panic, grasped her wrist, attempting

and disappeared into

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 glared at

lan smiled and

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