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.

felt like crumbling under the pressure of maintaining proper decorum

made her feel

had anticipated. In fact, they

in bed for a few seconds,

smooth voice. Laney massaged her

people to get along with, Garrett didn’t doubt Laney’s words. “That’s great!” he exclaimed cheerfully. “Since you’re happy there, you can stay with them a bit longer.” Laney forced

job going?” Laney

leaving the Larson Group,” he said, his voice

was merely a

Garrett continued, his tone tinged with

getting late,” Laney abruptly interjected, desperately searching for an exit from the conversation. Her emotions

wake-up call awaiting her the next morning, Laney cherished every precious moment of

Laney’s inner turmoil, Garrett remained focused on his work at the Larson Group. He blew kisses through the

and pulling the duvet up to her forehead.

Charis left to undergo therapy, while Garrett resigned to take over his family’s business. These

Garrett’s resignation, Brandon called Charis’s psychologist to inquire about her

work,” the

and trusting him, Brandon decided

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