Chapter 747
Vera rued her past decisions.
Dissatisfied with Laney’s humble origins, she had embraced Kailee, who hailed from a respectable family and possessed a charming demeanor. To Vera, she had seemed the perfect daughter-in-law.
Caught off guard, Vera hadn’t anticipated Kailee’s deceit.
“How was I to know she’d be so cunning?” Vera sighed, turning to Leo with trepidation. “What do we do now? With Garrett in this state, can we still make amends?”
Leo was equally vexed.
Given Garrett’s temperament, further impulsive actions could sever their relationship permanently.
“For now, do nothing. Just wait for Garrett to bring Laney back,” Leo instructed, his voice heavy. “As for social events, avoid them. Tell people you’re traveling. I’ll have the housekeeper book your ticket.”
Since Laney refused to return home, the Harding family had become the object of ridicule in their social circle. Vera’s recent outburst at the hospital only intensified the scorn directed at the entire family.
Conversations about the Harding’s now often carried an undertone of mockery and disdain.
After all, they all belonged to prominent families. Regardless of their feelings toward in-laws, they would never cross the line. They would do anything possible to preserve their reputations. It was inconceivable that they could stoop to the level of the Hardings, who had driven their daughter-in-law to flee her own home.
“But our granddaughter…” Vera protested, discontent etched on her face.
Vera had only met her granddaughter a handful of
Leo shot her an infuriated glare. “You’re still thinking about your granddaughter now? If you hadn’t acted so stupidly, Laney would’ve returned with the baby!”
Vera had never seen Leo so livid. Fearful, she held her tongue.
After a moment, she ventured, “What if we travel together? It might help you relax.”
“Go alone,” Leo snapped, unwilling to tolerate his wife’s presence. “Reflect on your actions. You’ve lived for decades, yet a young girl outwitted you.”
With a cold snort, Leo turned and stormed off, anger radiating from his every step.
Vera watched his receding figure, feeling aggrieved and angry. She didn’t even notice her nails digging into her flesh.
It was all Kailee’s fault. If it weren’t for her, Vera wouldn’t be in this mess.
Vera stood in the hospital corridor for a while, trying to the posture of a noble lady and returned to the Harding family’s house alone.
However, as soon as she arrived home, she saw an uninvited guest.
“How dare you come here?”
Vera walked towards Kailee, furious and wanting to slap her. “What the hell do you want? Why did you do this to me?”
As soon as Vera approached, Kailee became flustered.
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Where are chapters from 85 to 351?...
I love the novel. But why are there irrelevant chapters included in this novel. After chapter 84, the chapter jumped to 352. Where are the inbetween chapters. From 352nd chapter there started irrelevant story. Kindly add relevant stories....
Where is Chapter 85?...