Chapter 1212
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Chapter 1212 A Talk Between Men
Brandon observed Garrettâs obstinate demeanor, and his fury surged like a tempestuous sea. With a
swift motion, he threw a powerful punch that connected with Garrettâs face.
âPull your head from the depths of denial and confront the truth!â Brandon roared, his patience hanging
by a thread.
Blindsided by the unexpected assault, Garrett crumpled to the ground, a rivulet of blood oozing from
the comer of his mouth.
With a determined stride, Brandon closed in and seized Garrettâs collar. His voice trembled with
vexation, âKailee is a venomous viper. She could strike at your wife and child without warning. If I were
you, Iâd have dealt with her ages ago!â
As the words tumbled from his lips, a realization seemed to dawn on Brandon. His gaze hardened,
piercing Garrettâs very soul. âHave you genuinely fallen for that wretched woman?â he demanded, his
tone austere.
âWhat the blazes are you blathering about?!â Garrett snarled, shoving Brandon away with vehemence
before springing up and landing a punishing blow on him.
âIf youâre not in love with her, why the cloak and dagger?!â Brandon retorted, returning the favor with an
equally ferocious punch to Garrettâs face.
âSilence! You understand nothing!â Garrett roared, unleashing a flurry of pent-up anger and frustration
as they traded blows.
Garrett had been living in a perpetual state of terror-fearing Kailee would send the incriminating photos
to Laney, dreading that the last date with Kailee wouldnât resolve the situation, and trembling at the
thought of Laney leaving him with their child upon discovering the truthâ¦
Unrestrained, Brandonâs assaults were devastatingly fierce.
The two men grappled on the rooftop, trading punch for punch in a whirlwind of violence.
By the time Janet appeared, both men lay battered and broken, strewn upon the ground like discarded
marionettes.
Listening to their accounts, Janet heaved a weary sigh. âI merely hoped you two would resolve this
peacefully. How did it devolve into this?â
Defensive about his dignity, Garrett insisted, âYour husband instigated it.â
Janet arched an eyebrow and turned to Brandon. âBrawling is hardly your preferred means of
communication,â she observed.
âThis is the language of men,â Brandon replied, leveraging the railing to hoist himself up. Even with a
bruised visage, he exuded an air of elegance.
Nonchalantly adjusting his coat, Brandon shot a scornful glance at Garrett and taunted. âIf he were a
true man, heâd handle his affairs instead of cowering here.â
The brutal altercation had left Garrett in agony, yet it had also cleared the fog from his mind He
recognized that the truth could never remain hidden, and the day of reckoning would inevitably arrive.
If Laney discovered the truth by herself, their relationship could shatter.
Wiping his face, Garrett shakily rose to his feet, resolved to confront the situation head-on. âI must
confess everything to Laney and plead for her mercy,â he declared.
As Garrett moved to leave, Janet caught him, sensing the impulsiveness in his decision. âHold on!
Donât act recklessly! Calm yourself.â
âHow can I be calm? I canât bear the thought of losing Laney!â Garrett shook off Janetâs grip and
continued towards the ward.
His determination unwavering, he resolved to lay everything bare before Laney, seeking her absolution
without reservation. âGarrett Harding!â
Janet sprinted after Garrett and slapped him, her anger palpable as she pointed at him and
admonished, âLaney is physically frail at present and cannot bear additional stress! Do you wish to be
the death of her?!â
Stunned by the force of the slap, Garrett stood motionless, his mind reeling. Eventually, he lowered his
head and crumbled, sobbing as he covered his face. âThen what am I to do?â
Janet exhaled a sigh of relief as Garrettâs tempest subsided. âThis is not the moment for melodrama.
Iâve kept Laney in the dark thus far, partially out of concern for her well-being, but also for your sake,â
she revealed.
âFor me?â Garrett asked, momentarily bewildered by Janetâs statement.
Janet fixed him with a contemptuous glare. âIf we can obtain proof that you havenât been unfaithful,
then you can come clean to Laney without causing her undue distress,â she explained.
Garrett fell silent, his thoughts racing.
His mind now resolute, he understood that in order to mend the fractures in his life, he must first
confront Kailee.