Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 691

After Garrett took Laney back to Barnes, he made arrangements for her to live in his villa so that he could take care of her and the baby.

"I might get busy with work these days, so it's possible I won't come home to see you that often. Don't worry. The nutritionist and the servants will be there for you. But if you need anything, don't hesitate to call me." This was what he told Laney before leaving Barnes.

"I'm just pregnant, not disabled. I can take care of myself." Sure enough, Laney's belly was still flat and one couldn't tell she was pregnant at a glance. In fact, she was still quite slender.

Garrett smiled wryly. He was determined to marry her.

But first, he needed to go back to his family to get his parents' approval.

The Harding family was a well-educated, prominent family in Seacisco.

Garrett's mother and father came from two families that had been friends for generations and they practically grew up together.

Vera Harding was the daughter of a prominent family. She had been proficient in many aspects including music and art since childhood. Leo Harding, on the other hand, had a strong sense of family and he was a man with traditional— almost stereotypical—thoughts. All in all, however, he was not a bad person.

The couple were relatively lenient with their son. They had heard a lot of rumors about Garrett fooling around with different women, but knowing that their son was just playing the field, they didn't say anything. One thing they did mind though, was he marrying a ransom girl just like that.

Garrett knew that gaining his parents' approval was no easy feat, which was why he made preparations in advance.

After returning to the Harding family, he took over the family business and garnered several important partnerships.

Seeing that her son was finally back on track and even coming home every day from work on time, Vera was very happy. "Garrett has finally grown up, don't you think, Leo?"

Leo was sitting on the chair in the garden, reading a newspaper. He too had noticed Garrett's efforts in the past two weeks. He echoed, "He has indeed matured. I hope he can keep up the good work."

Overhearing this, Garrett thought it was the right time.

He seized this chance. Later that night, he called his parents, who were in a good mood, to the study.

Garrett brought out a freshly brewed pot of tea and carefully poured two cups for his parents.