The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride (Ethan and Janet)

Chapter 1303 Drive A Wedge Between Us

Laney was extremely disappointed by the sight of Garrett attacking Ian.

She never would've imagined that despite everything they had been through, Garrett would remain so self-centered and immature, displaying no signs of improvement in his character.

Garrett walked stiffly towards Laney, attempting to reach for her hand. "Please, Laney, listen to me. I'm not..."

"Stop talking to me!"

Laney backed away from Garrett and looked at him with a cold, cautious stare, as though he were a stranger. "There's nothing left for us to discuss. Please return to where you came from."

Laney's harsh and impassive words pierced deeply through Garrett's heart.

In a burst of intense emotion, he exclaimed, "Can't you see that he was pretending? He's always had malicious intentions hidden deep down, and even sent me fake divorce papers. He made it seem like I was attacking him! He's trying to drive a wedge between us!"

"I don't care who sent the fake papers." Laney spoke in a cold tone. "I only believe what I see. If you ever lay a finger on my family again, Garrett, I'll sign the real divorce papers and mail them to you."

Garrett stood frozen in utter disbelief, unable to move or react upon hearing those words.

After a long pause, he shook his head with a wry grin and said, "Laney, as someone who used to be a bodyguard, you should be able to tell whether Ian

was pretending. Yet, you refuse to even consider it. Could it be that I've lost your trust entirely?"

Laney stared at Garrett intently, then helped Ian get back on his feet. In a monotone voice, she remarked, "Enough. To be honest, there wasn't that much trust left between us." Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

With those words lingering in the air, she left with Ian and her child without taking a single look back. Garrett watched them leave, with his face reflecting the strong sense of loss that he felt. The anguish pierced his heart, overwhelming him like a swarm of ants whose incessant crawl suffocated him in a veil of agony.

Laney... Did she already consider Ian as part of her family?

If so, what significance did he hold in her life?

What did he mean to her?

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On their way back, Laney grew suspicious of Ian after tending to his wound.

As she recalled the positioning of Garrett and Ian in that moment, along with the pained expression on Garrett's face as he defended himself, she couldn't shake the feeling that Ian's wound was questionable. His wound didn't seem to be the result of being forcefully pushed and scraped, but rather appeared more self-inflicted.

Ian glanced at her briefly before quickly lowering his head. Only he knew what was running through his mind.

Laney let out a sigh, but ultimately, chose not to express her uncertainty.

Upon arriving home, Laney lulled Anya to sleep and carefully placed her back in the crib. Afterwards, she went to get the medicine box for Ian.

Ian stopped her and mustered a weak smile. "I can take care of it myself, Mrs. Harding," he murmured.

"It's okay. Let me help you," Laney insisted.

She guided him to the couch and delicately applied the medicine to his wounds.

Despite being aware that he might try to frame Garrett, Laney couldn't find it in herself to neglect his well-being.

Ian had been a great source of support for her. During her most difficult moments, it was Ian who stood by her side, offering quiet care and assistance.

There was no denying that he had shown her kindness in many ways.

Nevertheless, Laney also didn't want to wrong Garrett.

While tending to Ian's wounds, she inquired tentatively, "By the way, what led to your scuffle with Garrett earlier?"

Ian's expression immediately turned tense, and he bowed his head down dejectedly. "I just told Mr. Harding not to bother you without your permission..." he muttered.

Laney probed further in a calm tone, "Is that really all that happened, Ian? I wouldn't like for my assistant to lie to me."

Ian's fingers curled slightly as he began, "Mrs. Harding..."

With her eyes fixed on Ian, Laney continued in a composed tone, "Ian, I need you to be honest with me. Did you deliberately set up Garrett? And... were you responsible for sending him the fake divorce papers and wedding ring?"