Chapter 1166
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Chapter 1166 Defending Laney
Laneyâs smile became more and more bitter. âI had picked a hospital for the delivery, but Garrettâs
father forced me to go to a different one instead. He said Garrett was born in that hospital. And the
Hardings trusts the doctors there.â
A frown formed on Janetâs face. She felt sorry for Laney.
Leo had always been tyrannical. He told Laney to move to another hospital just because of that,
without even considering how inconvenient it was for Laney to move around when she was about to
give birth. He had gone too far.
âGarrett went against it. He insisted on our initial choice and asked to stay by my side during the
delivery. He knew how overwhelming his parents could be so he made sure Vera and Leo wouldnât
distress me.â
Talking about Garrett turned Laneyâs bitter smile sweet again. Obviously, Garrettâs parents would never
agree. As if reading Janetâs mind, Laney sighed. âThen, Garrett and his father had a huge argument.
His father asked Lola to persuade me to change the hospital.â
Anger burned behind Janetâs eyes. âGarrett s father has gone too far. I doubt he cares about you at all.
Does he even take you as his daughter-in-law?â
A disappointed expression settled on Laneyâs face. She pursed her lips. âWell, they had been against
my marriage with Garrett from the start. Perhaps they still havenât accepted me now.â
She was just a mere bodyguard, after all. And an orphan before that Garrett on the other hand was
born into a rich family. Their status couldnât be more different. The Harding family holding a grudge
against her was only predictable.
However, in Janetâs eyes, Laney was a kind- hearted girl with a beautiful face and good fighting skills.
Truth be told, Janet didnât think Garrett deserved her friend. The Harding family was wrong for
underestimating Laney.
Looking al Laneyâs gaunt face made Janet more sympathetic. She was just about to say something
when Lola came over with the bags. Janet looked away and swallowed her words. âMrs. Harding, we
should hurry. We have to go to the hospital arranged by Mr. Harding.â Lola urged Laney as she carried
the luggage. Her tone lacked its usual hospitable lilt, replaced with something like impatience.
Feeling helpless, Laney lowered her gaze and was about to follow Lola.
Before she got married, Laney used to be such an energetic girl. Now, her bright personality had
greatly dimmed.
A pang of sadness surged in Janetâs heart.
What frustrated her more was Lolaâs attitude. She took the luggage and said coldly, âWe donât need you
to follow us.â
Lola stopped, looking stunned but still calm, if not impassive. She knew Janetâs identity. Lola couldnât
afford to offend the daughter of the White family and Brandonâs wife.
So, Lola turned at Laney, looking her directly in the eye. With a threatening tone, she said, âMrs.
Harding, this is Mr. Leo Hardingâs idea. Do you want to go against him?â
Laney was already opening her lips to speak but Janet stopped her. She looked at Lola coldly. âWe
didnât say we wouldnât go to that hospital. All Iâm asking you is to not follow us. Is there a problem with
that?â
âButâ¦â Biting her lower lip, Lola stood her ground âThis is Mr. Leo Hardingâs order. He asked me to
take care of Mrs. Harding.â
âLaney is the one whoâs pregnant.â Janet didnât try to placate Lola at all. The Harding family never
scared her anyway. âWe respect Mr. Hardingâs decision, so weâll go to the hospital he arranged But itâs
Laney who will give birth to the baby. If sheâs not satisfied, she wonât go. You also have to respect her
will.â
Janetâs words made Lolaâs face pale, as though the letters were wrapped around her neck. Still, she
insisted on following Laney.
âRegardless, my duty is to ensure Mrs. Hardingâs safety. I have to stay close to her.â Janet lost all the
will to argue with Lola. She carried the luggage and got into the car with Laney.
Seeing that the two were about to leave, Lola quickly clasped the door. âMrs. Harding, Mr. Leo Harding
wouldnât like this. He will be mad at you!â
âLet go!â Janetâs eyes suddenly turned cold. Her fierce aura sent a chill down Lolaâs spine. Lola was so
startled by Janetâs imposing manner that she didnât notice her grip on the door loosened.
It was not until the car drove away that Lola came to her senses. She stamped her feet with hatred.
Janetâs protectiveness of Laney was not something she expected. And the mere thought of offending
Janet scared her. All she could do was watch until the two disappeared.