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Chapter 1233
Chapter 1233
Chapter 1233 She Refused To Surrender
“Mrs. Harding, please hear me out,” Kailee pleaded, her eyes turning red as tears streamed down her face. “I was just too fond of Garrett, so I lost my head and did something wrong. I came to apologize to you today.”
Vera looked at Kailee with suspicion, knowing that this woman was up to no good. Despite that, Vera couldn’t help but feel a bit sympathetic as she gazed at Kailee crying so pitifully.
Was it true that Kailee had simply been too enamored with Garrett, and as a young girl, had been carried away by her emotions, leading her to do those foolish things?
“Are you telling me the truth?” Vera hesitated and asked.
Kailee quickly nodded and assured her, “Yes, I am! You’re the elder I respect the most, and my feelings for Garrett overwhelmed me. Seeing him marry filled me with such sorrow that I acted irrationally. Please, believe me.”
Vera almost wanted to console Kailee, but then she recalled Leo’s warning. Her face darkened again as she said, “I accept your apology, but please leave. You’re not welcome in our family.”
Seeing Vera so guarded against her, Kailee gritted her teeth so hard that she almost broke them.
If she had accomplished her goal, she wouldn’t be wasting time with this old biddy!
As Kailee remained standing there, Vera grew impatient, urging her away, “Leave, now!”
After her sympathy ploy failed, Kailee cut to the chase, “Actually, Mrs. Harding, there’s something else I need to tell you today.”
Vera’s eyebrows furrowed, her demeanor guarded. “What now? Are you here to cause more chaos?”
“I know where Laney went,” Kailee revealed, handing Vera a photograph.
“According to my investigation, it was a member of the White family who escorted Laney to the airport. The one who helped her escape was none other than Janet, the young heiress of the White family,” Kailee elaborated.
Hearing this, Vera was momentarily stunned.
Studying the photograph, a sudden revelation struck her about the peculiar situation.
The White family’s intervention explained the lack of information on Laney and her child’s whereabouts.
As tears streamed down her cheeks, Kailee implored, “Just ask Janet—she’ll know where to find Laney. It’s the least I can do to help.”
Vera, though now informed about Laney, remained incensed with Kailee’s role in instigating the entire ordeal.
With a huff, Vera said dismissively, “You’re the one who drove Laney away with her child, remember? Don’t be hypocritical. Get out. You’re not welcome here.” Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
Now completely on guard against Kailee, Vera feared falling prey to her deceptions once more.
Otherwise, she would definitely become the biggest laughing stock of their circle.
Realizing Vera wouldn’t budge, Kailee offered tearful apologies several more times before departing, dejected.
The moment she stepped outside, she swiftly wiped away her tears. A wicked smile overtook her remorseful expression.
In her mind, Kailee seethed at Janet, the vile woman responsible for her plan’s failure. Had it not been for her meddling, she would have married into the Harding family long ago!
Though she couldn’t retaliate against Janet directly, she could still manipulate Vera to confront Janet.
She relished the thought of Janet’s reaction when the Harding family came knocking with rebuke.
As for Laney…
A bone-chilling smile came over Kailee’s face. Her plan’s exposure didn’t mean her chances with Garrett were dashed.
As long as the Hardings kept hounding Laney, perhaps even fighting for custody, the rift between Laney and Garrett would only widen.
Eventually, it would become irreparable.
At that point, Laney would definitely divorce Garrett, providing Kailee with another opportunity to draw near Garrett.
She had sacrificed so much, even her reputation, just to marry into the Harding family.
Though her plans had gone awry, she refused to surrender.
One way or another, she was determined to become the future matriarch of the Harding family.