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.”

the Harding family had become the object of ridicule in their social circle. Vera’s recent outburst at the hospital only intensified the

carried an undertone of mockery and

the line. They would do anything possible to preserve their reputations. It was inconceivable that they could stoop to the

granddaughter…” Vera protested, discontent etched on her

her granddaughter

now? If you hadn’t acted so stupidly, Laney would’ve

had never seen Leo so livid. Fearful,

ventured, “What if we travel together? It might

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

turned and stormed off, anger radiating from

feeling aggrieved and angry. She didn’t even notice

it weren’t for her, Vera wouldn’t

the posture of a noble lady and returned to the Harding family’s

as soon as she arrived home, she saw