Chapter 729 Still looking ahead of her, Natalieâs sight blurred as tears filled her eyes. âI feel so bad for Laney. She just gave birth to Garrettâs baby. But he... he...â
Natalie trailed off and broke into tears.
She kept thinking of the naive girl who had taken so much in just for Garrett. Laneyâs suffering started with Garrettâs parents constantly maltreating her. Then, after she got pregnant, she suffered under Kaileeâs plots and games.
And just when they thought things were changing for the better, Garrett had to go and have an affair with the same Kailee.
As these thoughts flooded Natalieâs mind, it overwhelmed her so much that she couldnât take it anymore.
As she burst into endless tears, Brandon pulled her into his arms and comforted her.
âMaybe it isnât what we think it is.â
âBut the evidence is right before our eyes, Brandon. What more do you want?â Natalie pulled away from Brandon and shook her head frantically. âI have to tell Laney. Right now! Weâre not any better than that bastard if we keep her in the dark for much longer,â she said heatedly and rushed towards the car to execute.
Before she took two steps though, Brandon wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her back. âCalm down, Natalie. Calm down!â he said close to her ear.
Natalie freed herself from his hold and turned on him.
âCalm down? How do you want me to do that? How do I stay calm when Garrett was having an affair while Laney was dying? An affair with the one woman that is behind most of Laneyâs misfortunes at that? How should I calm down?â Natalie shouted.
The thought of Garrettâs affair disgusted her so much that she felt like throwing up. She wanted to tear that mask off Garrettâs face and expose him.
She couldnât let Laney suffer in ignorance.
Brandon grabbed her and held her in place this time. âListen, we canât understand exactly what happened just from what we have. Itâs very possible that Kailee made it seem this way. You know how she is.â
When Brandonâs words sunk in, Natalie paused After a short moment, she shook her head in confusion. âBut... But what if itâs true? What if weâre not mistaken?â
âEven it is, we canât tell Laney right now. Think about it. She just gave birth, and is still very weak. How do you think sheâs going to take it?â
Brandon placed his hands on Natalieâs shoulders firmly and looked at her tenderly. âIf we tell Laney this way, without thinking it through, weâre going to ruin her relationship with Garrett. And if we do that, weâll be letting Kailee win.â
Natalie took a deep breath and nodded, seemingly calmer now. She looked up at him and asked in a low voice, âSo, what do we do?â
Brandon let out a breath of relief. He was scared that he wouldnât be able to talk some sense into her. âI have already contacted the person who followed Garrett that day, and Garrettâs assistant too. If thereâs anyone who can tell us what actually happened that day, theyâre the ones,â Brandon said.
âTell me! What did you do that day?â Garrett spat out angrily through gritted teeth as he dragged Kailee into the hospitalâs VIP room, and slammed the door shut with his foot. The loud sound of the door closing resonated throughout the room, âStart talking! Those pictures? How did you do it?â
Garrett tightened his hold on her hand, his eyes shooting daggers at her as he waited for her to explain.
Garrettâs grip on her shoulder was so tight that it made Kailee wince in pain. Leaning gently against his shoulder, she complained, âGarrett, youâre hurting me.â
Garrett released her hand at once He stepped away from her, face twisting in disgust.
The last thing he wanted was to be close to such a vicious woman. He would rather die than have any physical contact with her.
Garrettâs avoidance was lost in Kailee. Instead of moving away she leisurely pulled out her phone and opened the photo of them intimately lying together. A satisfied smirk appeared on her lips as she studied the photo. âLook at us! This is the evidence of our love.â Enraged, Garrett laughed sarcastically, âDo you even deserve to be in love with me?â
âItâs not for you to decide if Iâm worthy or not,â
Kailee retorted. She kept her phone on display, smiling wickedly at Garrett. âWerenât you the one who forced yourself on me while drunk, Garrett9 Iâm just a victim!â
Garrett was consumed with fury. He wanted nothing more than to tear this woman into pieces. âYou better tell me the truth now, Kailee,â he threatened.
âIf you keep up this charade, I canât promise I can deal with you calmly!â Kailee couldnât care less that Garrett was fuming with anger.
She sat leisurely on the couch, unfazed by his threats. Smiling, she said, âIâm telling the truth. That day, you were at a dinner party, drunk. I happened to be on vacation and was checked in at the same hotel. I simply meant to help you back to your room, yet you forced me to spend the night with you.â
Garrett tried his best to recall the events of that day. His brows furrowed in deep thought but his mind was completely blank.
Yes, he was at a social gathering that day and had drunk a few glasses of alcohol. But what happened after that seemed to be erased from his memories.
âAnd you promised me that you would divorce Laney once you return. I wouldnât have agreed to have *sex with you otherwise,â Kailee said, shrugging.
Then, she lowered her head all of a sudden, looking dejected. When Kailee continued, her tone was very aggrieved. âThe only reason I took the photo was so I had proof. I was afraid you wouldnât keep your promise.â
âYou are lying!â Garrett believed none of her words.
Ever since the class reunion, his resentment of Kailee surfaced. How could he possibly liaison with someone he utterly detested? Alcohol was hardly a reason.
âIâm telling the truth. As a lady, why would I use my own reputation to slander you?â Kailee protested in her own defense. Like she shouldnât be facing such injustice.
Garrett bought none of it. The thought of Kailee, Lola, and what they put Laney through fueled his hatred. Laney almost died. His anger was now a sharp blade aimed at the woman in front of him.
âStop pretending like youâre the victim here!â Garrettâs eyes were ice-cold and icicle sharp. Seething with anger, his hatred oozed from his harsh gaze on Kailee. âYou were behind all this, werenât you? Why were you trying to hurt Laney?â Kailee looked down. The next second, tears were flooding down her cheeks.
âI didnât do anything. All I did is like you. Thatâs the reason I slept with you that day. I thought what we felt for each other was mutual.â
Nothing she said could sway Garrett. He said coldly, âYou know exactly what your intentions were.â
Kailee raised her tearful eyes to meet Garrettâs gaze. A sorrowful expression settled on her tear-stained face. âThe Gibson family may not be as powerful as the Harding family but we are still a wealthy and influential clan. Do you really think I desire to be just someoneâs mistress?â
The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband ï¤Chapter 728 The Return Of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife (Joanna)
ï¤Chapter 1329 Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen ï¤Chapter 1187 Frustration took over him. Garrett pinched the bridge of his nose in an attempt to relieve the stress. âI have no feelings for you. Delete the photos now, and Iâll pretend this never happened.â
He preferred not to get entangled with a woman like Kailee. He was done with her. âI will delete the photos,â Kailee sobbed. âBut I have one request.â