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

Vera respected her privacy.

up the phone, and handed it back

always

actually frightened Laney.She wanted to explain herself,

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

the doctor said that I need extra rest," Laney said

suspended.You should be fine.So

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

Laney felt something was wrong with her smile and

Vera left, Laney looked down at

was still on the

heard what she just said? I have to

this point, Laney wasn't sure whether it was

overheard Laney

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

I

bitter tone was

will be there.His mother might be upset if I