The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 1209

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.

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

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

watchful eye, her complexion

Garrett sidled up to her and whispered, “Why

“You know

let out a nervous chuckle. “What could I

something happen?” she prodded. Recalling Brandon’s earlier counsel, Janet mustered a smile for Laney’s sake. “Nothing to worry about. Brandon just needed a word with Garrett, so

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

the doctor who’d assisted Laney during childbirth. She requested a comprehensive check-up for both Laney

seeing the doctor arranged by Janet, Laney couldn’t help but feel anxious. “Janet, is something wrong with the baby?”

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

Laney heaved

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