Laney was finally about to be discharged from the hospital. It was late winter by now and the first heavy snow fell in Seacisco.

Early that morning, Janet took Ethan to the hospital to pick Laney up. The ground was covered with a thick layer of snow. People sank into the snow with every step.

“How about you stay in the hospital for a few more days? Your wound’s still wrapped in gauze.” Janet glanced at Laney’s injury worriedly. She had many misgivings as she packed up Laney’s things. She was a petite girl after all. What if she got hurt again?

Although Laney’s wound hadn’t completely healed, this didn’t stop her from going about her daily activities. Perhaps it was because she practiced martial arts all year round that her body recovered faster than that of ordinary people.

Laney stretched her legs and shook her head firmly. “I’ve been on leave for a whole week! If I stay any longer, I’ll lose all of this month’s salary.”

She could go back and clock in. After all, her job was to protect Janet.

While they were chatting, they heard a commotion outside the ward.

one to arrive!” Garrett loudly knocked on the door to

clumps of snow clinging to his broad shoulders. Pushing a pair of silver-rimmed glasses up the bridge of

him in surprise. “Mr. Harding, what

taking a closer look at Garrett, she felt that he

on Laney’s arm. “This is my capable secretary. It’s only right that I come pick

leaders of the Larson Group so concerned with their subordinates? Is this part of their corporate culture?’ Janet wondered with

head aside

it might be impolite of me to refuse his offer.’ Out loud, she said, “Mr. Harding, thank you in advance

Ethan and smiled playfully.

to bring the car around. Then he gathered Laney’s luggage and led the way out of the ward. Of course, Garrett wanted to act gallantly. But Laney gave him the cold shoulder the whole time and didn’t let him

followed Garrett out of the hospital and

at the woman who was pretending to be fine, Garrett

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