The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 739

Chapter 739

Waving the report triumphantly, Kailee’s grin oozed smugness. “You claim to have married Laney out of compassion. Can you not extend the same sympathy to me and make me your wife?”

Garrett’s voice was thick with disbelief. “You are utterly undeserving of sympathy! You’re a malevolent creature! Your words mean nothing to me!’’

He lunged forward, seizing Kailee’s wrist. “You’re going to redo the pregnancy test this instant!”

As the two grappled with one another, the door to the VIP room burst open. “Enough!’’ Garrett froze at the sound of the all-too- familiar voice.

Visibly flustered, he turned and stammered, “Laney… How did you…?”

Tears cascading down her cheeks, Laney stood in the doorway, Ian’s stoic presence beside her.

Witnessing the chaotic scene before her, Laney’s voice wavered with sorrow. “I know everything. How long were you planning to deceive me, Garrett?”

“No, it’s not what it seems! Let me explain.” Garrett hastily released Kailee, attempting to embrace Laney, but she evaded him.

With her head lowered in disappointment, Laney whispered, “I heard it all. Kailee is carrying your child. What more is there to say?”

“I…” Garrett stammered, desperate to clarify, but Laney’s words left him at a loss for a rebuttal.

His gaze narrowing, Garrett suddenly rounded on Ian, baring his teeth in a snarl. “It was you, wasn’t it? You divulged the sordid details of my entanglement with Kailee to Laney, didn’t you? Did you bring her here deliberately? What was your motive?”

Ian remained unperturbed by Garrett’s rage, calmly responding, “Mrs. Harding chose to come of her own accord. She has every right to know the truth.”

“You orchestrated this!” With an animalistic growl, Garrett lunged at Ian, his fist flying towards Ian’s face.

“Garrett! Stop!”

Laney stood in front of Ian, her gaze brimming with disappointment as it fell on Garrett. “If you want to hit someone, hit me. I was the one who decided to come here,” she said.

Garrett’s fist hung suspended in mid-air. “Laney…” he started, but his voice trailed off without another word.

Laney didn’t bother lingering on him for long, and turned to Kailee with a calm gaze. “Kailee, no matter how much you want my husband, you should never use a child as a bargaining chip. A kid is not some object or tool for you to use as you see fit.”

Kailee answered with a snort, making a mockery of Laney’s righteous words. Laney’s eyes fell on Kailee’s stomach, a chuckle coming out of her.

“Still, we have yet to see if you really are pregnant, haven’t we? And even if you really are, there are plenty of ways to find out the child’s true paternity. You can’t fake something like this,” she said.

Kailee’s face twisted into an unpleasant expression. “And what exactly do you mean by that?” she demanded.

But Laney paid no attention to her, and instead turned to Garrett with a tired expression. Deep sorrow filled her eyes, sharp and penetrating in its silence.

Garrett felt his heart lurch as he met her gaze. Her eyes told him all he needed to know. Laney no longer believed in him.

“Let’s go, Ian,” she said in a calm voice that betrayed none of the hurt in her eyes. She turned away from Garrett and walked away without looking back.

“Laney!” Garrett called out in a panicked voice. His feet were already going after her, but Kailee grabbed onto him. “Garrett! Please don’t leave. Listen. I love you. I really love you. Now that I’m pregnant with your child, we can start a new family and be happy together!”

Uncaring of other people, Kailee clung to him in a desperate embrace, fervently declaring her affection.

Laney’s voice came out thick and heavy, her tears threatening to spill again. “I know,” she answered.

Ian hesitated for a moment, then continued, “Kailee is the sort of person who would do whatever it takes to get what she wants. It’s very likely that the whole pregnancy was made up.”

Laney paused packing her things. She shook her head and smile bitterly. “My disappointment in Garrett is beyond this accident. There are more reasons for it.”

A little surprised, Ian intended to ask more, but all of a sudden, Garrett stormed into the room. The moment he saw Laney packing her things, Garrett’s expression changed. He rushed to her side and held her hand in an attempt to stop what she was doing.

“Where are you taking the child?” Garrett exclaimed.

Gently lowering Garrett’s hand, Laney took a steady breath before calmly saying, “I want to stay in a different hospital.”

“No, I won’t allow it.” Garrett blocked her way. He met Laney’s gaze and looked at her pleadingly. “Are you leaving me? Or are you really just walking away like this?”

Knowing a foul temper would take her nowhere, Laney remained calm. “I won’t leave you like this. I simply don’t want to see you right now.”

Garrett’s hand landed on her shoulder with a firm grip. His low voice rumbled, “You already know that Kailee orchestrated everything. Why are you still so angry? Do you really have to leave? Can’t we talk it out?”

All Laney could do was close her eyes tightly. She felt exhausted both physically and mentally. There’s no strength left in her body anymore. She could practically feel herself falling down. She could faint any second now. Garrett had not yet noticed anything unusual about Laney.

His indignation clouded his better judgment. He felt as if he too was a victim Why wouldn’t Laney give him a chance?