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."

felt a little

anything no matter what she

Vera respected her privacy.

down, picked up the phone, and handed it back to

always

like this actually frightened Laney.She wanted to explain herself,

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

said that I need extra rest,"

should be fine.So

will have to keep you

with her smile and what

down at her phone, feeling

still

you heard what she just said? I have to go to the charity

Laney wasn't sure whether it

Laney and Vera's

her words have a hidden meaning, so I'm a

way, I can't refuse

tone

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