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 what

Vera respected her privacy.

picked up the phone, and handed

always

actually frightened Laney.She wanted to explain herself, but

and said, "You look better now.You should attend the charity event.But I'll need to remind you to act appropriately.This party

that I need extra rest," Laney said in a surprised

enough, and the etiquette classes have been suspended.You should be fine.So that's it.You'll

said, "Otherwise, I will have to

her smile and what she said.Feeling she was left with no choice, Laney replied, "I know.I

Laney looked down at

still on the

heard what she just said? I have to go

Laney wasn't sure whether

Laney and

a hidden meaning, so I'm a little concerned.It won't be that simple.You'll just have

I

bitter tone was

be upset if I refuse to