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.”

Laney refused to return home, the Harding family had become the object of ridicule in their social circle. Vera’s recent outburst at the hospital only intensified

now often carried

prominent families. Regardless of their feelings toward in-laws, they would never cross the line. They would do anything possible to preserve their reputations. It was inconceivable that

our granddaughter…” Vera protested, discontent etched on her

her granddaughter

infuriated glare. “You’re still thinking about your granddaughter now? If you hadn’t acted so stupidly, Laney would’ve

had never seen Leo so

if we travel together?

presence. “Reflect on your actions. You’ve lived for

turned and stormed off, anger radiating from his every

receding figure, feeling aggrieved and angry. She didn’t even

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

the posture of a noble lady and returned to the

as she arrived home, she saw