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.

like crumbling under the pressure of maintaining proper decorum at

made her

proved to be much more challenging for Laney than she had anticipated. In fact, they

lay in bed for a few seconds, her phone started

Laney massaged her sore shoulders and murmured, “Mom and Dad

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 distance between them felt more pronounced

job going?”

Larson Group,”

of 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 state of chaos within Larson only solidified

I’m resigning,” Garrett continued, his tone tinged with concern. “The Larson

for an exit from the conversation. Her emotions were overwhelming, and she couldn’t confide in

6 a.m. wake-up call awaiting her the next morning, Laney cherished every precious moment of solitude

inner turmoil, Garrett remained focused on his work at the Larson Group. He blew kisses through the phone and reassured her, “Alright, sweetheart.

in frustration, ending the call and pulling the duvet up to her forehead. The weight

left to undergo therapy, while Garrett resigned

called Charis’s psychologist to inquire about her progress. “How is

fit for work,”

years and trusting

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