Chapter 1305 New Neighbor

The new neighbor swaggered towards Laney, smirking as he greeted her,

“Hello, I’ve just moved in next door. Nice to meet you.” Laney clenched her teeth, glaring at him.

“Garrett, why are you here? Haven’t I told you to stop bothering me? Why move in right next to me?”

Feigning innocence, Garrett lied smoothly, “The Harding Group is considering buying some land in this

city. I’m here to investigate and just happened to stay next door. I only came by to check on you and

ensure my daughter’s well-being.”

The moment Garrett’s words hung in the air, Evan darted over, a business proposal clutched in his

eager hands. In a solemn tone, he said, “Boss, feast your eyes on this proposal.”

Garrett scanned the document, nodding seriously. “Hmm, it’s good. But give it some more thought.”

Laney hesitated but reluctantly relented. “Do as you please. Live there if you want, but don’t bother

me.”

She turned to leave with the trash, but George offered to help. “I’m free right now. Let me give you a

hand.” ;

For the first time, Laney didn’t refuse.

Inside, Garrett exhaled a sigh of relief.

As they walked, he contemplated whether to explain the incident at the store to Laney.

By the time they disposed of the trash and returned to her doorstep, he still hadn’t mustered the

courage.

Fearing Laney wouldn’t believe him, he hesitated.

Laney stood in front of her door, eyeing Garrett coolly. “Do you have something to say? If not, I’m going

inside.”

After a few moments of silence, Laney furrowed her brow and turned to leave, feigning disinterest.

“Wait!” Garrett reached out, grasping Laney’s arm, his words tumbling out in a jumble. “I didn’t… I didn’t

hit lan. He fell by himself. As for the divorce papers and wedding ring, he might have orchestrated it.”

His voice quivered, pleading, “Laney, can you please believe me?” Gazing into Garrett’s anguished

eyes, Laney’s heart softened. “Alright, I believe you.”

His eyes sparkled with hope. “Really? You do? Then can we fire lan? I’ll help you find someone else…”

“Garrett.” Laney’s voice was weary. “I’m not going to fire lan.” The color drained from Garrett’s face as

realization struck. “You’ve fallen for him?”

With composure, Laney replied, “It’s not love, but gratitude I feel towards him. During the darkest days

of my life, ninjanovel.com lan cared for me and provided company. The pain from those times is etched

in my memory. You, my husband, were never there.”

Waves of guilt surged through Garrett. His eyes brimmed with torment, and his lips quivered, unable to

muster a defense. Laney offered a faint smile before continuing, “We’ve already accumulated countless

misunderstandings. One more won’t change much. The crux of our issues is inequality. You and your

family have constantly belittled, pitied, and manipulated me as if I were a mere plaything. I refuse to

endure a life tethered to the whims of the wealthy and powerful, and I won’t subject my daughter to

such insecurity.”

Garrett prepared to make a promise, but lan emerged from Laney’s house, cutting their conversation

short.

His heart ached, as if pierced by needles.

So, Laney was already living with Jan… Garrett thought, disbelief welling up within him.