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

high-class lifestyle made her

challenging for Laney than she had anticipated. In fact, they were a

a few seconds, her phone started ringing. It was

are things going? Are you getting along with my parents?” Garrett asked in a smooth voice. Laney massaged her sore shoulders and murmured, “Mom and

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

your job going?”

leaving the Larson Group,” he said, his voice filled

his decision. Laney knew 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

is on leave for therapy, and now I’m resigning,” Garrett continued, his tone tinged with

the conversation. Her emotions were overwhelming, and she couldn’t confide

the next

at the Larson Group. He blew kisses

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

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

to inquire about her progress. “How is

work,” the psychologist

trusting him, Brandon decided to visit

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