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.”

Harding family had become the object of ridicule in their social circle.

Harding’s now often carried

all belonged to 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 they could stoop to the level of the Hardings, who had driven their daughter-in-law to flee her own

Vera protested, discontent

her

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

so livid. Fearful, she held her

if we

wife’s presence. “Reflect on your actions. You’ve lived for decades, yet a

cold snort, Leo turned and stormed off, anger radiating from

feeling aggrieved and angry. She didn’t even

fault. If it weren’t for her,

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

soon as she arrived home, she saw