Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1198

Kailee gazed at the photo displayed on her phone, envisioning the sheer turmoil and devastation that would contort Laney's features upon witnessing this image. As she contemplated this, a sinister grin of gratification spread across her face.

Kailee had meticulously crafted contingency plans for every possible scenario, leaving nothing to chance.

While orchestrating 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!

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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 never tended to anyone before, 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 lips 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!"