The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 821 She Wanted Her To Go To The Part

Vera had a grave expression on her face as she stood in the doorway.

"M-m-mom,"

Laney stammered as she stiffened up, "why are you here?"

She was preoccupied talking on the phone with Janet that she didn't notice Vera opening the door.Had she overheard their conversation? Thinking of this, Laney grew anxious and didn't know what to do.

"What I just said is..."

Vera softly smiled and interrupted Laney before she could finish her words.

"I came in to ask you to turn down the music since it's a little too loud.Leo is taking a nap at the moment."

"Oh, I'm sorry," Laney said as she hurriedly took the remote control to turn off the music.

Laney then sighed with relief.

Vera looked at her quizzically and asked with a smile, "What were you doing just now? You looked scared when I came in.You even dropped your phone on the floor."

"It's just...oh well, I didn't expect you to come in."

a

actually never said anything no matter

Vera respected her privacy.

up the phone, and handed it

always in a

this actually frightened Laney.She wanted to explain herself, but Vera stopped

should attend the charity event.But I'll need to remind you to act appropriately.This party

the doctor said that I need extra rest,"

and the etiquette classes have been suspended.You should be fine.So that's it.You'll go to the party but remember not to embarrass

at Laney and then said, "Otherwise, I will have to keep you at home and you can't leave on

didn't say anything harsh and even smiled, Laney felt something was wrong with her smile and what she said.Feeling she was

Vera left, Laney looked down

was still on the

she just said? I

Laney wasn't sure whether it was

had overheard Laney and

have a hidden meaning, so I'm a little concerned.It won't

way, I can't

bitter tone was

will be there.His mother might be upset if I refuse