My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 1232 The Harding Family Became A Laughing Stock

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.novelebook.com 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 Hardings now often carried an undertone of mockery and disdain.

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

protested, discontent etched

her granddaughter a handful of times, so she was eager to

an infuriated glare. "You're still thinking about your granddaughter now? If you hadn't acted so stupidly, Laney would've returned

livid. Fearful, she held her tongue. After a moment,

alone," Leo snapped, unwilling to tolerate his wife's

lived for decades, yet a young girl

turned and stormed off, anger radiating from

and angry. She

all Kailee’s fault. If it weren't for her,

herself to maintain the posture of a noble lady and returned to

she arrived home, she saw an