Chapter 1209 A Guilty Conscience

From the moment Janet discovered the potential impropriety between Garrett and Kailee, a simmering rage brewed within her, threatening to spill over at any moment.

Her heart ached to visit Laney, but she feared inadvertently revealing the secret she harbored. After an arduous mental struggle to quell her fury, Janet finally arrived at the hospital, steeling herself for the encounter. No sooner had she entered the ward, however, than her eyes fell upon Garrett artfully peeling an apple.

“Ah, Janet! It’s been ages,” Garrett exclaimed, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as he brandished the fruit. “Fancy an apple? I’ve mastered the art of peeling them just so,” he boasted.

Indeed, after days of practice, he’d perfected the technique, rendering the peeled apple round and plump.

When someone entered the room, he couldn’t resist showing off his newfound skill.

Little did he know, Janet was in no mood to entertain his antics.

frosty huff, she strode past him, making a beeline for Laney. Her voice laced with concern, Janet inquired, “Laney, how

I’m doing well,” Laney assured her, a warm smile lighting up her

watchful eye, her complexion had brightened, and

disgruntled Garrett sidled up to her and

eyes, retorting, “You know full well what you’ve

quickened, and he let out a nervous chuckle. “What could I

Laney furrowed her brow. “What’s going on? Did something happen?” she prodded. Recalling Brandon’s earlier counsel, Janet mustered a

“I thought it was something else. I’ll go find him,” he declared,

check-up

by Janet, Laney couldn’t help but feel anxious. “Janet, is something wrong with

to divulge Garrett’s possible indiscretion, Janet hastily concocted an explanation. “After your premature labor and hemorrhage here last time, I lost faith in the hospital’s doctors. I thought it best to have another set

words, Laney heaved a sigh of

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