The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Chapter 1291 Divorce Agreement

Chapter 1291 Divorce Agreement 

“Laney actually sent over the divorce papers?” Janet blurted out, incredulous.

She had initially assumed their dispute was a mere conflict, with Laney’s demand for divorce born froma moment of anger. She never expected Laney to actually deliver the papers. It seemed Laney wasdetermined to end the marriage.

Suddenly, Janet recalled not seeing a ring on Laney’s finger during their recent video call.

Had Laney made up her mind then?

This revelation only deepened Janet’s confusion.

Throughout their conversation, she had sensed Laney’s lingering love for Garrett. How could she rushinto divorce so hastily? Garrett, intent on drowning his sorrows, discovered his bottle was empty. Hebeckoned the waiter to bring more.

This time, Janet didn’t intervene. Perhaps, for Garrett, alcohol was the best balm for his wounds. “Ithought setting her free would bring her back when she realized her true desires, (ninjanovel.comcontent)” Garrett murmured. His bloodshot eyes stared into the bottle before taking a hefty swig. “Inever imagined she’d leave and never return. I regret it. I shouldn’t have let her go!” Witnessing hisfriend’s agony, Brandon empathized and joined him in a drink. “Why not seek her out and get someclarity? It might not be as dire as you think.”

Garrett shook his head, disheartened. “I considered that. | planned to replace her last night, but… I couldn’tface her. I fear the loathing in her eyes, the possibility that she no longer loves me…” As his wordstrailed off, Garrett’s gaze grew distant and tears welled up. He lifted the bottle and drank deeply. Menseldom wept so openly.

Janet’s heart ached witnessing Garrett’s despair.

She had seen their journey from acquaintances to lovers and everything in between. Never had sheanticipated this outcome, with their relationship disintegrating so completely.

Brandon, unable to tolerate his friend’s desolation, challenged him with a steely tone, “Can you truly letgo of Laney and your newborn daughter? If you can’t, then fight for them! Moping here, drowning inalcohol and tears won’t solve a thing.”

Garrett froze for a moment before slamming the bottle onto the table. “You’re right! I won’t surrender soeasily! I’ll win her back! Laney belongs to me, and only me!”

Meanwhile, Janet took a more thoughtful stance. Having seen the hardships

Laney faced within the Harding family, she cautioned, “Even if you manage to win Laney back now, ifyou can’t ensure she’s free to pursue her desires, you’ll inevitably part ways again.” Though heavilyinebriated, (ninjanovel.com content) Garrett sobered up slightly at Janet’s words. With earnest resolve,he declared, “I’ve come to understand that love means supporting her wholeheartedly. If Laney returns,no matter her aspirations, even if she aspires to the presidency, I’ll back her.”

Janet’s eyes gleamed with amusement. “Really? Didn’t you say that you marry her out of pity?”

“Ridiculous!” Garrett slammed the table, his voice escalating. “I love her! There are countless pitiablesouls in the world; why wouldn’t I pity and love them too? I love only Laney! I love her!” Ultimately,Garrett slurred “I love Laney” several times before collapsing onto Brandon’s shoulder.

Brandon, repulsed, shoved Garrett away and turned to Janet, impatience clear in his voice. “Are youdone interrogating him? Did Laney catch all of that?”

Janet chuckled and held up her phone, revealing a call with Laney in progress. “How did you know Iwas phoning Laney?” she inquired. It turned out that shortly after entering the private room, Janet had

covertly dialed Laney and left the phone aside, deliberately allowing Garrett an opportunity to bare hissoul.