Chapter 1209 A Guilty Conscience

From the moment Janet discovered the potential impropriety between Garrett and Kailee, a simmering rage brewed within her, threatening to spill over at any moment.

Her heart ached to visit Laney, but she feared inadvertently revealing the secret she harbored. After an arduous mental struggle to quell her fury, Janet finally arrived at the hospital, steeling herself for the encounter. No sooner had she entered the ward, however, than her eyes fell upon Garrett artfully peeling an apple.

“Ah, Janet! It’s been ages,” Garrett exclaimed, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as he brandished the fruit. “Fancy an apple? I’ve mastered the art of peeling them just so,” he boasted.

Indeed, after days of practice, he’d perfected the technique, rendering the peeled apple round and plump.

When someone entered the room, he couldn’t resist showing off his newfound skill.

Little did he know, Janet was in no mood to entertain his antics.

him, making a beeline for Laney. Her voice

I’m doing well,” Laney assured her, a

eye, her complexion had brightened, and she’d regained the strength

a disgruntled Garrett sidled up to her and

retorting, “You know full

he let out a nervous chuckle.

that crackled between them, Laney furrowed her brow. “What’s going on? Did something happen?” she prodded. Recalling Brandon’s earlier counsel, Janet mustered a smile for Laney’s sake. “Nothing to worry about. Brandon just needed a word with Garrett, so I

something else. I’ll go find

was gone, Janet summoned the doctor who’d assisted Laney during childbirth. She requested a comprehensive check-up for both Laney and

help but feel anxious. “Janet, is

faith in the hospital’s doctors. I thought it best to have another set of eyes examine you and the

Laney heaved

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