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!"

as she finished

mom mad?"

her and assured her, "Don't

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

“Hello—"

want to 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 they have families. They're hoping that Garrett will give them a job so

low and calm, Laney could feel the anger

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

full after only having a few bites? Besides, it's not every day I get to spend time

his wife

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

never let

Of course, he did not want his mother

Laney who often made concessions but always getting

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

after his explanation. But seeing

already paid the bill. I'll call Kelly to pick you

he stood up and left