Laney obediently nodded and took two more spoonfuls of food.

Wiping her mouth, she stood up, intending to go upstairs and get dressed.

However, she got up too quickly and nearly tripped over the table leg. Laney reacted swiftly, avoiding a fall.

Vera was startled and patted her chest, sighing in relief. “Don’t be so careless next time. You can’t afford to be clumsy anymore, Laney. Think about the baby you’re carrying.”

“I’m sorry, Mom,” Laney apologized hurriedly.

She grabbed the stair railing and climbed slowly, being cautious.

After changing clothes, Laney began her etiquette lessons.

It was a long and exhausting day for her.

When she finally returned to her room, it was already nine o’clock at night.

bed, Laney felt like crumbling under the pressure of maintaining proper decorum at all

lifestyle made her feel

classes proved to be much more challenging for Laney than she had anticipated. In fact, they were a hundred times harder

bed for a few seconds, her phone started ringing.

in a smooth voice. Laney massaged her sore shoulders and murmured, “Mom and Dad are

stay with them a bit longer.” Laney forced a dry laugh and didn’t say anything else. She didn’t want to burden him with her unhappiness.

job going?” Laney yawned

Larson Group,” he said, his voice filled with

he was the rightful heir to the Harding family, and Larson Group was merely a stepping stone towards taking charge of their family business. The current state of

Garrett continued, his tone tinged with concern. “The

Laney abruptly interjected, desperately searching for an exit from the conversation.

awaiting her the next morning, Laney cherished every precious moment

of Laney’s inner turmoil, Garrett remained focused on his work at the Larson

and pulling the duvet up to her forehead. The weight of her decisions and the uncertain future weighed heavily on

the Larson group had departed. Charis left to undergo therapy, while Garrett resigned to

Brandon called Charis’s psychologist to inquire

for work,”

the psychologist for years and trusting him, Brandon decided to visit Charis

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