The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 812 Vera Is Mad

Garrett could tell that Laney was not as jolly as she used to be. He had been learning a lot ever since Laney got pregnant. Apparently, many women often felt depressed during pregnancy. At the thought of this, Garret became even more concerned about his wife.

"If something's bothering you—"

Before he could finish his words, his phone on the table vibrated.

Laney glanced at the phone screen and handed it to Garrett. "Your mom's calling. You should answer it. She might have something important to tell you."

Garret stroked Laney's hair and did as told.

"Garrett, where are you? Go back to the company for the meeting now. Stop wasting your time on useless things,’ Vera calmly said, though her words meant otherwise.

"I'm doing the most important thing in the world now," Garrett replied with a smile.

He then pulled Laney into his arms and kissed her on the cheek.

Laney smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Vera seemed to suddenly fly into a rage. “Fine. Do whatever you want. Who am I to you anyway? I'm just your mother and I don't think it’s my place to tell you what to do!"

the call as soon as she finished speaking, leaving

mad?" Laney

her and assured

But then, her phone rang this time. The moment she answered the call, Vera's voice came from the other

“Hello—"

be mad at you. You're my son's wife now. But as his wife, you should behave yourself. Let him go to work, and don't distract him. Our company has a lot of employees, and

Laney could feel

door, no longer in the mood to eat. “I'm full. You should go back to

having a few bites? Besides, it's not every day I get to

his wife for as long as he

sighed. “If you don't go back to the company now, your mother

would never

Of course, he did not want his mother to make things difficult for his girl. Even so, there was nothing much he could do

often made concessions but always

I won't be able to help you when you go home alone later,” Garrett explained with a heavy sigh. Suddenly, his face lit up as an idea occurred to him. He looked at

dubious of his idea even after his explanation. But seeing him so

Garrett patted her on the shoulder and said, "I've already paid the bill. I'll call Kelly to pick you

stood up and left