The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 1208 A Gift From Kailee

As Vera’s dissatisfaction with Laney simmered, Kailee reveled in a quiet sense of triumph, artfully disguising it with a facade of worry.

She let out a delicate sigh and tenderly grasped Vera’s hand, offering solace. “Mrs. Harding, please don’t fret. I have faith that Laney will eventually recognize your pure intentions,” she whispered gently.

Yet despite Kailee’s soothing words, Vera’s countenance remained clouded by melancholy. An idea suddenly sparked within Kailee, and her face lit up with a dazzling grin.

“Why not send Laney a heartfelt token of your affection for your granddaughter? I’m confident that she’ll appreciate the sentiment and empathize with your emotions,” she proposed.

Vera’s eyes shimmered with hope at the suggestion, but soon furrowed in concern. “But I don’t know what Laney fancies. What should I gift her?”

Vera, who had always looked down on Laney, had never before contemplated how to choose a present for her daughter-in-law.

glint flickered across Kailee’s gaze. Pretending to mull it over, she finally suggested, “Perhaps you could give Laney an album of cherished memories from Garrett’s youth, accompanied by a heartfelt, handwritten note. Confronted with such earnestness,

never considered that before!” Vera cried out, her hands clapping together

and her admiration for Kailee

“You’re so clever and kind-hearted. Whichever fortunate young man marries you will be truly

conversation, the car had reached

Kailee inside to peruse the photographs of Garrett’s

appointed living room, poring over images of Garrett’s innocent days, their laughter and chatter filling the air with a warm, convivial atmosphere.

here he is, accepting his first accolade. He was far

a wistful sigh escaping her lips as

an exemplary child/ Kailee agreed with a smile, feigning

failed to notice Kailee’s polite disinterest, and seeing Kailee’s radiant smile, she lamented, “If only I had fostered a stronger bond between you and Garrett, we might have avoided this dreadful situation.” Following the distressing events at

to Laney that their family faced such upheaval and a tarnished reputation. Now, with the