The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 1232 The Harding Family Became A Laughing Stock

Vera rued her past decisions.

Dissatisfied with Laney’s humble origins, she had embraced Kailee, who hailed from a respectable family and possessed a charming demeanor. To Vera, she had seemed the perfect daughter-in-law.

Caught off guard, Vera hadn’t anticipated Kailee’s deceit.

“How was I to know she’d be so cunning?” Vera sighed, turning to Leo with trepidation. “What do we do now? With Garrett in this state, can we still make amends?”

Leo was equally vexed.

Given Garrett’s temperament, further impulsive actions could sever their relationship permanently.

“For now, do nothing. Just wait for Garrett to bring Laney back,” Leo instructed, his voice heavy. “As for social events, avoid them. Tell people you’re traveling. I’ll have the housekeeper book your ticket.”

their social circle. Vera’s recent outburst at the hospital only intensified the scorn directed at the

about the Harding’s now often carried an undertone

anything possible to preserve their reputations. It was inconceivable that they could stoop to the level of the Hardings, who had driven their daughter-in-law to flee her

our granddaughter…” Vera protested, discontent etched on

her

thinking about your granddaughter now? If you hadn’t acted so stupidly, Laney would’ve returned

so livid. Fearful, she held

moment, she ventured, “What if we travel together? It might help you

unwilling to tolerate his wife’s presence. “Reflect on your actions. You’ve lived for decades, yet a young girl outwitted

Leo turned and stormed off, anger radiating from his every

angry. She didn’t even notice her nails digging

fault. If it weren’t for her, Vera wouldn’t be in this

for a while, trying to the posture of a noble lady and returned to the Harding

as she arrived home, she saw an uninvited