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.

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

made her feel

than she had anticipated. In fact, they

she lay in bed for a few seconds, her phone started ringing. It was Garrett

things going? Are you getting along with my parents?” Garrett asked in a smooth voice. Laney massaged

Laney’s words. “That’s great!” he exclaimed cheerfully. “Since you’re happy there, you can 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. The

your job going?” Laney yawned

told Brandon that I’m leaving the Larson

the weight of his decision. Laney knew he was the rightful heir to the Harding family, and Larson Group was merely a stepping

continued, his tone tinged

searching for an exit from the conversation. Her emotions were overwhelming, and she couldn’t confide in Garrett. “I’m feeling

her the next morning, Laney cherished every

remained focused on his work at the Larson Group. He

eyes in frustration, ending the call and pulling the duvet up to her forehead. The weight of her decisions and the uncertain future weighed heavily

left to undergo therapy, while Garrett resigned to take over his family’s business. These sudden changes caused panic among everyone at The Larson

psychologist to inquire about her progress. “How is she?”

fit for work,” the psychologist

and trusting him, Brandon decided to visit Charis that

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