Chapter 1301 Being Caught On The Spot


    With a professional bodyguard’s keen intuition, Laney sensed someone following her as soon as she


    entered the shop. Yet, every time she nced back, nobody seemed suspicious.


    Laney checked once more, but still saw no one. She shook her head. “Nothing. Maybe I’m just overly


    cautious since I recently gave birth.”


    Ian smiled. “In that case, ninjanovel I’ll make you some nourishing dishes when we get home.


    Let’s pay the bill first.”


    Laney nodded, and they proceeded to the checkout.


    Hidden behind a snack cab near the cashier’s desk, Garrett and Evan squatted, able to interact


    with Anya without Laney andn noticing. Garrett squatted down and yfully poked ninjanovel


    Anya’s little face with his finger, and she giggled, grabbing his finger. Her adorable reaction warmed his


    heart, and he instinctively reached out to hold her.


    Evan pulled him back, whispering urgently, “Mr. Harding, Mrs. Harding will spot you! What if she thinks


    you’re a creep?”


    “I’m the child’s father. Can’t I even hug her?”


    Although reluctant, Garrett resisted the urge.


    As Laney prepared to pay, the cashier scrutinized her and announced, “Congrattions,dy. You are


    our 100th customer today. As part of a promotion, you can get all your items free of charge. No need to


    pay.”


    Stunned, Laney pointed at herself, disbelieving. “You mean I won the prize?”


    The cashier offered a sly smile. “Yes, your bill is covered.” Thrilled, Laney realized she had never won


    anything before, and this time, her winnings covered at least ten thousand dors’ worth of items.


    The cashier’s exnation couldn’t withstand scrutiny. Flustered, she stammered, “I, um… I counted…”


    Seeing her hesitation,n grew more suspicious. “You counted? As a cashier, would the store entrust


    you with deciding the winner of such arge prize?


    Aren’t they concerned you’d bring in someone to pose as the 100th customer?”


    The cashier struggled to answern’s inquiries. They were at an impasse for several minutes, with the


    cashier unable to respond. Aftern’s interrogation,


    Laney also realized something was off. Her face darkened, and she demanded,


    “Tell me the truth. What’s going on?”


    The cashier stammered, “I… I…”


    Unable to find an excuse, she finally caved in, pointing to Garrett hiding in the corner. “Your husband


    asked me to do this! He wants to get you back on his side!”


    Laney looked where the cashier pointed and saw the familiar figure. Her expression shifted


    dramatically.


    “Garrett?”


    Garrett’s froze. He raised his head awkwardly and offered a strained smile. “Hi, Laney. What a


    coincidence!”


    “When did you get here?” Laney frowned, recalling the feeling of being followed since entering the


    shop. She asked, her voice tinged with displeasure, “Have you been following us since we arrived?”