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, ring 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 somend 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 contemted whether to exin 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


    hitn. 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.”


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


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


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


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


    of my life, ninjanoveln cared for me and providedpany. 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 umted countless


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


    family have constantly belittled, pitied, and manipted me as if I were a mere ything. 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, butn 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.