Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son (Ethan and Janet)

Chapter 1299 What Is Your Salary

Laney was swayed. "But I still need more time. After all, with Anya..."

Teresa, noticing Laney's concern, interrupted with a reassuring smile, "Don't worry. I won't expect you to work now. You can return to the workplace after your maternity leave."

Touched by Teresa's thoughtfulness, Laney nodded. "Thank you, Teresa."

Teresa smiled warmly. "You're welcome. As long as you're willing to help me, we can work things out. It's not easy to find a female bodyguard as skilled as you, so I can't just let you go."

Flattered, Laney replied, "I'll do my best. I won't let you down."

Seeing Laney's agreement, Teresa breathed a quiet sigh of relief.

Glancing at her watch, she realized it was time for work. After bidding Laney farewell, she stood up and left.

Recalling their dwindling supply of daily necessities, Laney decided to go shopping with Ian and Anya.

At the supermarket, Ian expertly selected baby supplies while Laney pushed the stroller.

"These diapers are soft and fit well, perfect for the baby," Ian remarked, tossing a pack into their shopping basket.

Laney held up another bag of diapers, teasing, "What about these?"

Ian examined the pack, shook his head, and replied, "Although the quality is good, they're too thick. Anya overheats easily, so they'd likely cause a heat

rash."

Surprised, Laney raised an eyebrow. "How do you know so much about diapers?"

Ian grinned, "As a competent assistant, choosing the most suitable products for you and Anya is a basic professional skill."

Laney nodded, thoroughly impressed.

In truth, Ian was not only considerate but also intimately familiar with her and Anya's habits. He took excellent care of them both.

Even Anya had grown fond of him and had become increasingly clingy to him.

With a playful smile, Laney inquired, "What did Janet pay you? I need to know if I can afford you in the future."

Ian grinned and held up three fingers.

"Thirty grands?" Laney gasped, drawing the attention of nearby shoppers.

Covering her mouth, she eventually regained her composure and whispered to Ian, "That's quite a generous salary."

Ian reassured her gently, "Don't worry. You'll be able to afford it once you start working again. I'll always be here to take care of you and Anya."

His considerate words touched Laney deeply.

In Laney's eyes, Ian had cared for her and her child more effectively than any other assistant she'd encountered. Moreover, he maintained appropriate boundaries, which put her at ease.

She suddenly recalled the call from Janet, mentioning someone had forged a divorce agreement and sent it, along with the wedding ring, to Garrett. Initially, she had suspected Ian, but now sheNôvelDrama.Org owns © this.

realized she might have jumped to conclusions. Ian had always maintained the proper distance with her, never overstepping his bounds.

He was a man of principle, and she trusted he wouldn't secretly send such things to Garrett.

There were numerous other people who could have wanted her and Garrett to split up. Perhaps it was Kailee, who had long desired to be Garrett's wife. Or maybe it was Leo and Vera, who had never quite approved of her.

Regardless, she felt certain it couldn't be Ian.

This realization made Laney feel guilty, and her lingering suspicions about Ian faded.

Once they had purchased the baby supplies, they proceeded to other sections of the store.

Unbeknownst to them, a sneaky figure trailed closely behind.