Kailee had meticulously crafted contingency plans for every possible scenario, leaving nothing to chance.
While orch*strating an elaborate scheme to cause Laney’s premature labor, Kailee had also pinpointed Garrett’s location, drugged him, and posed him on the bed for these scandalous photographs.
This master plan ensured that even if Laney survived the premature delivery, Kailee could wield these incriminating pictures as a weapon to restore her reputation and influence.
Laney, prepare yourself for exile!
During Laney’s childbirth, she experienced severe hemorrhaging, and only by a hair’s breadth was she rescued from death’s clutches
In the aftermath, Garrett halted his work to devote his full attention to his wife and child in the hospital.
With Garrett’s unwavering support, Laney’s health began to improve incrementally. Having Garrett’s caregiving abilities paled in comparison to Ian’s professional nursing expertise.
Navigating the challenges of looking after Laney and their baby left Garrett feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Today was no exception.
“Darling, I’ve peeled an apple for you.” Garrett beamed, triumphantly presenting a fruit so severely reduced that almost only an apple core was left. “Give it a try, it’s positively delicious.”
Laney’s l*ps quivered as she incredulously inquired, “You call this… an apple?”
“Can’t you see?” Garrett scrutinized the fruit in his hand, utterly convinced that he had done an impeccable job.
Just then, a nurse entered to check Laney’s temperature and courteously offered Garrett, “Mr. Harding, would you like me to dispose of this apple core for you?”
Laughter erupted from Laney. Offended, Garrett protested, “This isn’t an apple core! This is the apple I peeled!”
“My apologies,” the nurse chuckled sheepishly. “I assumed it was the remnants of a consumed apple.”
“Have some of mine,” Ian suggested, extending a plate of perfectly sliced apples.
Standing beside Garrett with a courteous smile, he urged, “Mr. Harding, please help yourself.’ The nurse’s eyes sparkled as she commented, “Mr. Lopez, your apple slices are cut so precisely.”
Garrett’s chiseled features darkened, and he scoffed dismissively, It’s just an apple, no need for such fanfare.”
Ian softly smiled and thoughtfully positioned the neatly arranged apple slices on a table beside Laney’s bed. In a gentle tone, he explained, “Mrs. Harding hasn’t fully recuperated, so it’s best to cut food into smaller portions for easier digestion.”
Clearly imp**ssed, the nurse declared, “Mr. Lopez, you are truly an exceptional assistant. Your thoughtfulness shines through in every task.”
Garrett grumpily munched on his mangled apple, muttering, “It’s nothing extraordinary “
Laney diffused the tension, laughing as she encouraged, “Regardless of how we eat the apples, let’s enjoy them together.”
Garrett’s mood soured further by Ian’s intrusion. His disdain for Ian grew with each passing moment.
Throughout their time at the hospital, Ian consistently doted on Laney, charming not only her but also all the nurses. This only fueled Garrett’s resentment. What a conniving character Ian was! How could Garrett feel secure with someone like that attending to Laney?
The more Garrett pondered, the more he questioned Ian’s trustworthiness.
While Laney rested, Garrett pulled Ian aside for a discreet discussion in a secluded corner.
The two of them retreated to the hospital staircase, where a puzzled Ian inquired, “Mr. Harding, is there something on your mind that you’d like to discuss?”
Garrett halted abruptly and declared bluntly, “Laney no longer requires your services. I’ll provide double your salary as compensation, but you need to find another job.” Unwavering, Ian responded instantaneously, “I will not quit, Mr. Harding.”
Garrett was caught off guard by Ian’s blunt refusal, causing him to raise the stakes as he said, “If you don’t think it’s sufficient, I can provide an additional six months’ worth of salary.”
Ian remained resolute, shaking his head. “Only when Mrs. Larson personally terminates my employment or when Mrs. Harding no longer requires my services will I resign.”
“When Mrs. Harding no longer requires your services?”
Garrett pondered in silence, experiencing an unexplainable pang of jealousy.
Garrett stared at Ian, his gaze intense as he tried to read something in his eyes. “Don’t you think that’s a little inappropriate? Ian, have you fallen in love with Laney?”
Despite Garrett’s intimidating gaze, Ian remained calm and composed. “Sir, I would never fall in love with my employer. I am a professional” he replied.
“I hope you can live up to your word” Garrett sneered.
Ian raised an eyebrow as he spoke. However, “Mr. Harding. On the day of Mrs. Harding’s delivery, you were unreachable by phone and even arrived late. I anticipate that Mrs. Harding will inquire about this matter, and I suggest that you provide a clear explanation that won’t disappoint her.”
Garrett’s exp**ssion became tense as he asked, “What do you mean?”
Ian looked at Garrett with a curious exp**ssion- puzzled by his sudden change in demeanor. “I simply hope that you can make a clear and satisfactory explanation to Mrs. Harding,” Ian said.
Garrett fell silent, appearing troubled by the prospect of explaining the situation to Laney.
Ian went on to add, “In case Mrs. Harding asks about the situation later and your explanation doesn’t match with Mrs. Larson’s, it could potentially distress her, especially since she is currently in a very delicate state…”
As Ian was about to finish his sentence, a sweet and gentle voice interrupted him, asking, “What are you two talking about?”
“Kailee?”
As soon as Garrett caught sight of the person, his exp**ssion instantly turned icy, and he spoke with a guarded tone. “What brings you here?”
“I came to the hospital today to attend to some business, and I didn’t expect to come across you,” Kailee replied calmly.
Kailee walked towards Garrett, wearing a surprised and joyful smile on her face, giving the imp**ssion that she had truly coincidentally stumbled upon him.
However, it was only Kailee who was privy to the knowledge that Garrett had been looking after Laney during her stay at the hospital.
Kailee knew that women were most exhausted right after giving birth, and in order to make Laney look worse off, she deliberately dressed up and came to the hospital to create the imp**ssion that she coincidentally ran into Garrett. This was all just a ruse to make Laney feel worse.
Feeling confident in her own beauty, Kailee believed that she could easily outshine Laney, who appeared tired and haggard after giving birth.
Ian noticed the subtle look of triumph in Kailee’s eyes and realized that she had ulterior motives. He spoke in a cold voice. “You must be Miss Gibson. Don’t you know that interrupting someone’s conversation is considered highly impolite?”
Kailee’s perfect smile suddenly froze, and a hint of maliciousness fl**kered in her eyes.
Ian’s actions had repeatedly thwarted Kailee’s plans, and now she felt further aggrieved that he had the audacity to confront her.
Ian remained indifferent to Kailee’s thoughts and proceeded to make a sarcastic comment, “Mrs. Harding had a difficult labor with hemorrhage that nearly resulted in her death right in your hospital. The investigation isn’t even complete yet and the attending physician has already been transferred to the countryside. It appears that it’s all due to the presence of a boss like Miss Gibson.”
Ian’s words drew the attention of passers-by who started to gather around and began to gossip about Kailee.
Kailee’s carefully crafted facade began to crumble under Ian’s ridicule. She grabbed Garrett’s sleeve and pointed at Ian while fiercely stating, “Garrett, your assistant is talking nonsense. You should just fire him and I’ll find a better replacement for Laney!”
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.
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