Ian brought breakfast for Laney the next morning. As soon as he entered the corridor, he saw Garrett sitting near the ward.
His eyes were red, and his face was evidently tired. It was apparent that he had been awake all night.
Ian sighed and handed a set of breakfasts to Garrett. "Mr. Harding, please have something to eat," he said with concern.
Garrett pushed the breakfast away and mumbled, "I'm not hungry."
However, as soon as he finished speaking, his stomach began to growl.
A tinge of embarrassment appeared on his face, but Garrett pursed his lips and remained quiet.
Ian shook his head with a smile and passed the breakfast to Garrett. "Have some, Mr. Harding. I've got this one prepared for you," he insisted.
After a moment of silence, Garrett accepted the breakfast and said awkwardly, "Thank you."
Having seen Garret accepted the breakfast, Ian walked into the ward and found Laney and the baby still sleeping. He then exited the room quietly and sat silently beside Garrett.
Meanwhile, Garrett had his breakfast in silence.
He was really starving as he had not eaten anything since yesterday. Despite his hunger, he was still eating calmly and elegantly.
Ian studied Garrett from head to toe and suddenly understood why Laney loved him so much.
Judging from appearance alone, Garrett was indeed superior to others.
Suddenly, Garrett stopped eating and turned to Ian, who was in a daze. He lowered his head and muttered, "I'm sorry for what happened yesterday." He was apologizing to Ian as he almost attacked him yesterday.
Ian regained his senses. He smiled warmly and replied, "It doesn't matter. The situation was complicated and chaotic yesterday. You were just upset and couldn't control your emotions. Don't worry, I understand."
Garrett fell silent again.
After a while, he complained, frustrated, "Laney knew that Kailee had framed me. Those photographs don't even capture the truth. Why is she still so angry? Why can't she forgive me?"
Ian didn't answer the question. Instead, he asked, "Mr. Harding, will you forgive Mrs. Harding if you see her being intimate with another man?"
Garrett was surprised by the question. However, he nodded and replied absent-mindedly, "Of course, I will. I love her so much..."
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