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.

pressure of maintaining proper decorum at all times.

made

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

as she lay in bed for a few seconds,

Garrett asked in a smooth voice. Laney massaged her sore

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 a dry laugh and didn’t say anything else. She

going?” Laney

told Brandon that I’m leaving the Larson Group,” he

Larson Group was merely a stepping stone towards taking charge of their family business. The current state of chaos within Larson only solidified

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

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

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

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

the call and pulling the duvet up to her forehead. The

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

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

for work,”

known the psychologist for years and trusting him,

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