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 laced with concern, Janet inquired, “Laney, how is

I’m doing well,” Laney assured her, a warm smile lighting up her

had progressed by leaps and bounds. Under Garrett’s watchful eye, her

a disgruntled Garrett sidled up

her eyes, retorting, “You

pulse quickened, and he let out a nervous chuckle. “What could

she prodded. Recalling Brandon’s earlier counsel, Janet mustered a smile for Laney’s sake. “Nothing to worry about. Brandon just

exhaled. “I thought it was something else. I’ll go find him,” he declared,

check-up for both Laney and her baby, haunted by the fear that Garrett and Kailee might conspire

couldn’t help but feel anxious. “Janet, is something wrong with the

Garrett’s possible indiscretion, Janet hastily concocted an explanation. “After your premature labor and hemorrhage here last time, I lost faith in the hospital’s doctors. I thought it best

heaved a sigh

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