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.”

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

now often carried an undertone of mockery

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 own

Vera protested, discontent etched on her

had only met her

shot her an 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 livid. Fearful, she

moment, she ventured, “What if we travel

alone,” Leo snapped, unwilling to tolerate his wife’s presence. “Reflect on your actions. You’ve lived for decades, yet a young

Leo turned and stormed

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

it weren’t for

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

as she arrived home, she