Chapter 1290 She Asked For A Divorce


    Garrett''s visage bore the weight of exhaustion, his deste expression a far cry from the suave and


    debonair nobleman he once was.


    For the first time, J saw him in such a state, gasping in astonishment, "What''s wrong with you?"


    With a feeble attempt at a smile, Garrett replied, "I''m fine."


    Brandon crossed his arms and regarded him with indifference. "You can''t torment yourself like this


    just because your wife and child left you. Who are you trying to impress with this misery?"


    His eyes shimmering with pain, Garrett murmured, "Yes, they''re not with me, and no one will care


    about what I look like."


    The memory of thest time he saw Laney and their baby had grown hazy.


    To alleviate his pain, J quickly changed the subject. "What brings you to us today?"


    Snapping out of his thoughts, he managed a bitter smile. "I wanted to share a meal with you. Do


    you have time?"


    Exchanging nces, J and Brandon sighed.


    They retreated to an elegant restaurant, reserving the most secluded private room.


    As the food arrived, Garrett filled his ss with wine and downed it in one swift motion.


    "Laney..." Garrett paused, his voice muffled. "Is she doing well? Are she and our baby happy over


    there?"


    J chose her words carefully before responding, "They''re doing fine. I spoke with her a few days


    ago,


    and she said they''re happy there, and your baby is thriving."


    She assumed Garrett would find sce in her words, but, to her surprise, he merely shook his head


    and released a wry chuckle. Undeterred, he continued to drown his sorrows in several more sses


    of wine. "Garrett, you..." J nced at Brandon, hoping that as his close friend, he would advise


    moderation. But Brandon shook his head, whispering, "Let him release his emotions. He''s been


    holding them in for too long."


    As a close friend of Garrett''s, Brandon maintained contact with him, staying informed about his


    situation to some degree.


    Ever since Laney had taken their child and left, Garrett had buried his pain beneath an avnche of


    work, fearing he might lose control and hurt them if he sought them out.


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    He never returned to his family home, either.


    Ever since Laney''s departure, Garrett found refuge either in his office or the once-promising abode


    he and Laney had acquired. Despite his parents '' persistent pleas for his return, he stood his


    ground, unwavering in his refusal.


    Their rtionship strained, Leo and Vera found themselves in a quandary. They didn''t dare to


    trouble Laney again, nor did they insist on seeing their granddaughter.


    Garrett didn''t cease until thest drop of wine on the table had vanished.


    Inebriated, Garrett slumped against the table, eyeing the two friends. "Why are you still so close?"


    Heughed bitterly, his sorrow palpable. "If you ever have children, you''ll make wonderful parents.


    Unlike me—I''m useless, unable to see my wife and daughter."


    Brandon, typicallyposed, furrowed his brow at Garrett''s anguish. "When do you n to bring


    Laney


    and your baby back?" he inquired.


    "Bring them back? Do I even deserve that?" Garrett''s voice cracked, clutching his hair. "Laney


    wants to divorce me! She asked for a divorce! She doesn''t want me anymore!"


    "What?" Both Brandon and J reeled in shock.


    "What happened? Did Laney tell you she wants a divorce? Could there be a misunderstanding?"


    J, perplexed, asked.


    She had never heard Laney mention divorce, and her conversations with her suggested she still


    loved Garrett.


    Despair etched on his face, Garrett choked out, "Yesterday, I received a divorce agreement from


    Laney, along with the wedding ring she returned to me..."