Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1225

Garrett noticed Vera's nervous expression and knew that Kailee must be up to something behind the scenes.

Rubbing his temples, he said wearily, "The decision to change the hospital was mine alone. It had nothing to do with anyone else."

"Regardless, I must take the child away today," Vera persisted.

A tinge of anger colored Garrett's voice. "This hospital is owned by the Larson Group. Do you wish to humiliate the Harding family in another family's turf?"

"What's wrong with taking my own granddaughter away?" Vera's voice rose, her typically poised and dignified bearing vanishing. "Get out of my way!"

Witnessing the unfolding scene, Garrett felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him.

Janet had chosen this hospital for Laney's recovery, intending it to be a place of rest and healing. Yet, Vera, as Laney's mother-in-law, consistently meddled with her daughter-in-law's postpartum recuperation, spurred on by Kailee. Her behavior was truly abominable.

For the first time, Garrett felt a deep sense of shame for being a part of the Harding family.

Inhaling deeply, he asked in a low voice, "Dad doesn't know you're here to take the child, does he?"

Vera fell silent. She hadn't informed Leo before coming to the hospital; it was solely her decision.

Leo, ever mindful of his reputation, would never undertake such a drastic action as seizing the child.

A sneer tugged at Garrett's lips. "I thought as much. Have you considered how Dad might react if he learned you've caused a scene without his knowledge?"

Defiantly, Vera countered, "Even if he knew, he would support me."

Garrett's anger boiled into laughter. "Are you certain Dad knows Kailee egged you on? You distrust Laney, your daughter-in-law, but rely on an outsider. Can you truly claim to be a responsible matriarch with your actions?"

Vera, rendered speechless by Garrett's words, faltered.

At that moment, Ian approached with the photo album Vera had sent and handed it to her. "Mrs. Harding, before deciding to take the child away," he suggested, "you might want to examine the final page of the album."