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.

about Kailee or dared to deliver a

favoritism toward Kailee at

his eyes brimmed with regret and anguish. “Darling, I apologize for bringing

asked Lola to deliver isn’t fit for my consumption. Some ingredients would trigger an allergic reaction.

Garrett’s heart at the thought of what might have happened

of Ian improved somewhat. “I understand. We must express our gratitude to Ian. If necessary, you can enlist Ian’s aid and exploit his unique strength

concerns lingered. Garrett tightened his grip on her hand and declared resolutely, “I will handle everything. Trust in me and focus on your needs.

moved, nestled into his embrace. “I promise to care for myself and our

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

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