Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1301

With a professional bodyguard's keen intuition, Laney sensed someone following her as soon as she entered the shop. Yet, every time she glanced back, nobody seemed suspicious.

Ian, noticing her distraction, asked with concern, "Mrs. Harding, what's wrong? Why do you keep looking back? Is there something behind you?"

Laney checked once more, but still saw no one. She shook her head. "Nothing. Maybe I'm just overly cautious since I recently gave birth."

Ian smiled. "In that case, I'll make you some nourishing dishes when we get home. Let's pay the bill first."

Laney nodded, and they proceeded to the checkout.

Hidden behind a snack cabinet near the cashier's desk, Garrett and Evan squatted, able to interact with Anya without Laney and Ian noticing.

Garrett squatted down and playfully poked Anya's little face with his finger, and she giggled, grabbing his finger.

Her adorable reaction warmed his heart, and he instinctively reached out to hold her.

Evan pulled him back, whispering urgently, "Mr. Harding, Mrs. Harding will spot you! What if she thinks you're a creep?"

"I'm the child's father. Can't I even hug her?"

Although reluctant, Garrett resisted the urge.

As Laney prepared to pay, the cashier scrutinized her and announced, "Congratulations, lady. You are our 100th customer today. As part of a promotion, you can get all your items free of charge. No need to

pay."