The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 1183 Unwilling To Give Up

Ian, eager not to intrude on the couple’s intimate moment, sought an opportune excuse to slip away from the ward and attended to other matters.

Once Ian had departed, Garrett wasted no time in shedding his calm and collected facade. Gripping Laney’s hand, he grumbled irritably, “I can’t fathom why Janet thought it wise to employ a male assistant for a pregnant woman’s care.”

Laney, preferring to avoid conflict, deftly steered the conversation in another direction. “Today, Kailee had Lola bring a peace offering as an apology to me.”

“What?” Garrett’s brow furrowed, his striking visage clouding over. “I explicitly warned her to leave you be, and yet she persists. And that Lola — she takes liberties without permission. Does she have any desire to keep her job?”

Laney hesitated, biting her lip, unsure if she should reveal Leo’s involvement.

Recognizing her reluctance, Garrett pieced it together immediately.

could Lola possibly have known about Kailee or dared to

toward Kailee at home, Garrett’s guilt

his eyes brimmed with regret and anguish.

consumption. Some ingredients would trigger

the thought of what might

Ian improved somewhat. “I understand. We must express our gratitude to Ian. If necessary, you can enlist

handle everything. Trust in me and focus on your needs. Your safety and that of our child are

Laney, deeply moved, nestled into his embrace. “I promise to care

glint of menace danced in Garrett’s eyes. “As for Lola, it isn’t the opportune moment to let her go. If we do, my father might dispatch another unfamiliar assistant, which could prove even more treacherous. Once our baby is born, I

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