Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1207

"Garrett Harding! How dare you talk to me like that?" Leo's anger boiled over as he thrust a finger in Garrett's direction, his voice echoing through the room as he bellowed, "I am your father!" And I'll always be your father! You want to sever ties with me? That's preposterous!"

Leo seethed with anger, his legs threatening to buckle beneath him. In a swift gesture of support, Vera moved to his side, tenderly placing a hand on his back and massaging away the tension that had built up within him.

As Vera comforted Leo, her eyes flashed with anger as she turned her gaze towards Garrett. With a scowl etched on her face, she admonished him in a stern tone, "What kind of spell has Laney put on you that you would turn your back on your own flesh and blood? Look at what you've done to your father! Apologize to him right now!"

Garrett's demeanor shifted as he leaned nonchalantly against the door, his arms crossed in front of him. With a cold smile playing at the corners of his lips, he declared, "This is my own decision, and it has nothing to do with Laney. It's time for you both to leave now."

The words were like daggers, cutting through the already-tense atmosphere of the room. Vera's fury boiled over as she glared at Garrett with a fierce intensity, her voice trembling with anger. "I should have never allowed you to marry that woman. She used her own daughter as a pawn to coax you away from the Harding family. She has no sense of decorum or breeding whatsoever!"

Vera was convinced that Laney was the root cause

of Garrett's current behavior, her belief unwavering in the face of his defiance.

Laney was the spark that ignited Garrett's rebellion; without her, he would have remained compliant.

As Vera ruminated on the situation, her discontent with Laney grew. She couldn't help but think that if she had selected a daughter-in-law from a more affluent background, things would have turned out differently.

Vera's criticism of Laney sparked a sudden surge of anger in Garrett. He jabbed a finger towards the hallway and snarled, "Get out! Both of you, just leave!"

Under no circumstances would he tolerate any disrespect towards Laney!

Not even his own parents.

Garrett's abrupt burst of fury startled both his father and mother. Witnessing the intensity in his gaze, they didn't dare utter another word and could only storm out, seething with displeasure.

"You must devise a solution as soon as possible!"

During their journey back, Vera was extremely restless, persistently grumbling and nagging at Leo. "Now, word has spread through our social circles that Garrett is refusing to take his wife back home. Everyone is talking about how we are mistreating her. Our reputation has been completely tarnished." Leo lamented to Vera as he said, "For a while, you should stay at home and limit your outings. It's best to refrain from attending any gatherings."

In spite of her pledge to stay at home, Vera couldn't resist the allure and soon found herself indulging in afternoon tea with other affluent ladies at an upscale restaurant.

"Mrs. Harding, I heard that your son has been hesitant to return home lately. What's the matter?"