The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire -
Chapter 1208
Chapter 1208
Chapter 1208 A Gift From Kailee
As Vera’s dissatisfaction with Laney simmered, Kailee reveled in a quiet sense of triumph, artfullydisguising it with a facade of worry.
She let out a delicate sigh and tenderly grasped Vera’s hand, offering solace. “Mrs. Harding, pleasedon’t fret. I have faith that Laney will eventually recognize your pure intentions,” she whispered gently.
Yet despite Kailee’s soothing words, Vera’s countenance remained clouded by melancholy. An ideasuddenly sparked within Kailee, and her face lit up with a dazzling grin.
“Why not send Laney a heartfelt token of your affection for your granddaughter? I’m confident thatshe’ll appreciate the sentiment and empathize with your emotions,” she proposed.
Vera’s eyes shimmered with hope at the suggestion, but soon furrowed in concern. “But I don’t knowwhat Laney fancies. What should I gift her?”
Vera, who had always looked down on Laney, had never before contemplated how to choose a presentfor her daughter-in-law.
A cunning glint flickered across Kailee’s gaze. Pretending to mull it over, she finally suggested,“Perhaps you could give Laney an album of cherished memories from Garrett’s youth, accompanied bya heartfelt, handwritten note. Confronted with such earnestness, I’m certain Laney will be touched byyour thoughtfulness.”
“Brilliant idea! I never considered that before!” Vera cried out, her hands clapping together in elation atKailee’s inspired plan.
Vera’s spirits soared, and her admiration for Kailee swelled.
Vera couldn’t resist praising Kailee, saying, “You’re so clever and kind-hearted. Whichever fortunateyoung man marries you will be truly blessed.”
Kailee smiled demurely but remained silent. During their conversation, the car had reached theentrance of the Harding family’s opulent abode.
Vera enticed Kailee inside to peruse the photographs of Garrett’s youth, and Kailee graciouslyacquiesced.
Together they sat in the lavishly appointed living room, poring over images of Garrett’s innocent days,their laughter and chatter filling the air with a warm, convivial atmosphere. “Behold, here’s Garrettslumbering. He was so adorable back then.”
“And here he is, accepting his first accolade. He was far more disciplined in his younger days than he isnow.”
Vera gestured to the photos, a wistful sigh escaping her lips as her eyes brimmed with nostalgia.
Garrett was such an exemplary child/ Kailee agreed with a smile, feigning interest in the images.
Vera failed to notice Kailee’s polite disinterest, and seeing Kailee’s radiant smile, she lamented, “If onlyI had fostered a stronger bond between you and Garrett, we might have avoided this dreadfulsituation.” Following the distressing events at the hospital, Vera’s discontent with Laney intensified. Shefrequently rued consenting to Garrett’s marriage to Laney.
It was all due to Laney that their family faced such upheaval and a tarnished reputation. Now, with thevirtuous Kailee as a shining example, Vera’s resentment toward Laney reached a boiling point.
Kailee was the ideal match for the Harding lineage, not only due to her esteemed family backgroundbut also for her intelligence, sensibility, and devotion. She would make an exemplary spouse, yet fate
had not aligned for Garrett and her.
As Vera’s remorse deepened, Kailee’s countenance grew somber. “It’s a shame that destiny didn’t uniteme and Garrett.”
“Let it be,” Vera sighed, shaking her head. “I’ll compose a letter for Laney.”
After Vera completed her missive, Kailee offered to assist in packaging the photo album andenvelopes. Seizing an unguarded moment, she surreptitiously slipped a “gift” she had prepared forLaney into the parcel. The servant, unsuspecting, refrained from inspecting the package again andpromptly dispatched it to the hospital. Vera’s letter, placed atop the photo album, imbued the deliverywith an air of sincerity.
As the package containing Kailee’s carefully crafted gift was sent under Vera’s name, a thrilling blendof anticipation and exhilaration coursed through her veins.
Kailee was certain that Laney would not resist opening the gift from Vera, and when she did, theunexpected “surprise” concealed within would be revealed.
The mere thought of the expression that would contort Laney s face upon discovering the “gift” filledKailee with gleeful anticipation.
Eagerly awaiting the moment Laney would receive the package and uncover the cunning surprise shehad devised, Kailee’s excitement was palpable.
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