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    “I returned to keep youpany after leaving him with Natalie.” Garrett moved over and sat down,


    fondling I.aney’s round belly lovingly. “Did you miss me tonight, my little angle?”


    He was so in love with the baby that he wanted to hold Laney’s belly and kiss it.


    “I think your acting skill is continually improving. Have you ever thought of acting professionally?” Laney


    bit the strawberry in her hand, expressionless.


    Garrett looked al her with a surprised look, smiled, and said, Honey, 1 was about to exin it to you,


    but you’ve already guessed it.” He had nned to tell her tire whole truth.


    With a faint smile, Laney said, “Don’t forget what my job was before. It’s easy-peasy to figure out your


    ruses. Natalie wouldn’t have fallen into your trap tonight weren’t it for her devotion to Brandon.”


    Garrett sighed and cradled Laney in his arms. She was about to give birth, but Garrett still effortlessly


    lifted her, ced her on hisp, and said, “You are still too light. You need to eat more. By the way, you


    didn’t see how embarrassed Brandon was tonight, did you? That was really funny!”


    “I’m sure it took him a lot of effort to make Natalie forgive him. I knew he liked her while 1 was a


    bodyguard for the Larson Group. And he deserves a second chance.”


    She sighed slightly, thumped Garrett’s arm, and flirtatiously said, “You’re not allowed toe back so


    “Once I finish my work in a few days, I’ll stay with you every single day.”


    Garrett suddenly smiled and sighed, his hand on her belly. “You have excellent anti-reconnaissance


    skills, and our baby must be extremely intelligent in the future. It would be preferable if the baby is a


    girl. She must be beautiful, with big eyes like yours.”


    “We don’t know the gender yet. Do you just assume it’s a girl? I believe your parents are looking


    forward to having a grandson.” Laney seemed concerned. Suddenly, she frowned, covered her belly,


    and breathed deeply. “The baby seems to be kicking me.”


    Garrett jumped to his feet, carried her to the bed, pointed at her belly, and said, “The baby is strong and


    likes to kick at night. It’s likely a boy.”


    Laneyy down on the bed with difficulties. She was still concerned after giving it some thought.


    “Please, give me my phone. I’m worried Natalie may call meter.”


    Frowning, Garrett said, “Don’t worry about Brandon and Natalie now that you’re so tired Just rest. I’ll


    tell you all about it in the morning.”


    The next morning, Brandon turned over to cuddle Natalie beside him, but the thing he touched was


    unexpectedly soft. When he opened his eyes, he found himself holding a pillow.


    He hurried downstairs. Natalie was having breakfast. She pointed at the opposite seat when she saw


    him.


    A spread of delicious breakfast was on the table, with toast, eggs and sausages.


    Brandon sat down and took a subconscious look around. This wasn’t their own house, but Malus Bay,


    the estate belonged to the White family.


    ‘‘Well, let’s eat. What exactly are you looking at?” Natalie look a tissue and wiped her lips slowly. She


    said calmly, “I should not have given in to temptationst night. 1 regretted it when I woke up today.


    Please eat breakfast and leave, or 1 will find another ce to live.”


    “But we’ve reconciled, haven’t we?” Brandon paused his eating and asked, hoarsely, “Or why did we


    sleep togetherst night?”


    “You can forget about what happenedst night. I’m leaving right now. Take your time, and remember


    to clean up after breakfast.” Natalie eventually got to her feet and left the vi.


    Brandon ced down the fork and rubbed his hair indignantly. His eyes glowed with rage.


    He had assumed that Natalie had forgiven him afterst night’s sex.


    He picked up his phone and dialed a number after some thought. “Sean, go investigate which houses


    are owned by the White family around Malus Bay.”


    He would relocate here because Natalie refused to go back. Even though Malus Bay was quite far from


    the downtown, it didn’t matter.


    Sean soon called back and promptly shared his findings. “The Malus Bay was initially a development


    venture of the White family. The government had intended to construct a subway to connect this


    neighborhood to the downtown area, but the project was scrapped due to insufficient funding. Hence


    only a handful of vis were sold due to their low investment potential, and the remaining properties are


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    still up for sale. Mr. Larson, are you considering purchasing a vi there?”


    After hearing that, Brandon drank some water and made a displeased face toward the milk, He then


    inquired over the phone, “Tell me more about the design of the houses there.” Regarding the design of


    the houses, Sean reported in a clear voice, “It’s said that the vis were all personally designed by Mrs.


    White herself, and the houses are close to one another.”


    ‘Sounds good. Purchase the two vis adjacent to


    Natalie’s current residence. Put my things at the vi next door in the afternoon. Since my mother-in-


    indicating the end of the conversation. Sean addressed a valid concern. “Mr. Larson, money wasn’t the


    problem here. The thing is, do you think the White family will be willing to sell once they find out you’re


    the buyer? Both Beal and Johanna are wealthy and may not be motivated by mary gain.” “All taken


    care of, Sean. I have someone to help me,” Brandon said with a smile before ending the call. Now in


    the White family. “A bit harder… Harder… Yes, that’s perfect.” Johanna sat on the sofa, curled her toes,


    and closed her eyes in pleasure. Beal stood behind Johanna, giving her a massage, and asked, “How


    does it feel? Do you think my massaging skills have improved?” “Yeah, you may work as a masseur to


    support Natalie and me if we ever go bankrupt.” Johanna appeared calm, with a grin on her face.


    Just as she was enjoying the massage, Johanna’s phone rang.


    “Hello, what is it?”


    “We just got a substantial order, Mrs. White.


    Brandon Larson desires to purchase some houses in Malus Bay.”


    Johanna was taken aback by the news. She blinked and chuckled as she said, “I’ll need time to think


    about this. I’ll let you know my responseter.” Johanna hung up the phone, pushed away Beals hands


    and sat upright. “Brandon intends to purchase the houses in Malus Bay. How did he find out that


    Natalie was residing there? Did you tell him?”


    Beal sat down next to Johanna after chuckling and removing his rolled-up sleeves. “I am surprised by


    how quickly he moved. I was only concerned that the houses in Malus Bay wouldn’t sell. We dont have


    to be concerned about it anymore. He’se to our rescue.”


    “Do you think I require his financial assistance?” Johanna shot Beal an impatient look, shoved him


    away, and eximed, “Get out! It irritates me to even look at you right now. Why did you side with


    Brandon yet again?”


    Beal’s eyes softened as he gently pulled at Johanna’s sleeve and said in a patient tone,


    “Would you like to hear my reason?”


    Johanna let out a snort and remained silent.


    Beal’s voice softened as he tried to persuade Johanna. He reminded her when Brandon hade to


    apologize to Natalie and had brought Johanna her favorite snacks. He suggested that this gesture


    showed Brandon’s good intentions and that perhaps they could forgive him. He pointed out that


    Johanna had already eaten most of the ice cream Brandon had bought, and she ought to give him a


    chance.