Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1209

From the moment Janet discovered the potential impropriety between Garrett and Kailee, a simmering rage brewed within her, threatening to spill over at any moment.

Her heart ached to visit Laney, but she feared inadvertently revealing the secret she harbored.

After an arduous mental struggle to quell her fury, Janet finally arrived at the hospital, steeling herself for the encounter. No sooner had she entered the ward, however, than her eyes fell upon Garrett artfully peeling an apple.

"Ah, Janet! It's been ages," Garrett exclaimed, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as he brandished the fruit. "Fancy an apple? I've mastered the art of peeling them just so," he boasted.

Indeed, after days of practice, he'd perfected the technique, rendering the peeled apple round and plump.

When someone entered the room, he couldn't resist showing off his newfound skill.

Little did he know, Janet was in no mood to entertain his antics.

With a frosty huff, she strode past him, making a beeline for Laney. Her voice laced with concern, Janet inquired, "Laney, how is your recovery coming along?"

"Rest easy, I'm doing well," Laney assured her, a warm smile lighting up her face.

Lately, her recovery had progressed by leaps and bounds. Under Garrett's watchful eye, her complexion had brightened, and she'd regained the

strength to walk unassisted.

Noticing Janet's icy dismissal, a disgruntled Garrett sidled up to her and whispered, "Why the cold shoulder?"

Janet rolled her eyes, retorting, "You know full well what you've done."

Garrett's pulse quickened, and he let out a nervous chuckle. "What could I possibly have done?" he queried, feigning innocence.

Sensing the tension that crackled between them, Laney furrowed her brow. "What's going on? Did something happen?" she prodded.

Recalling Brandon's earlier counsel, Janet mustered a smile for Laney's sake. "Nothing to worry about. Brandon just needed a word with Garrett, so I came to borrow him for a bit," she explained.