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

said anything no matter what she

Vera respected her privacy.

phone, and handed it back to Laney with a

always in a

Laney.She wanted to explain

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 party is

need extra rest," Laney said

the etiquette classes have been suspended.You should be fine.So that's it.You'll go to the party

grinned icily at Laney and then said, "Otherwise, I will have to keep you

Laney felt something was wrong with her smile and what she said.Feeling she was left with no choice, Laney

Vera left, Laney looked down

was still on the

she just said? I have to

point, Laney wasn't sure whether it was bad news

Laney

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

way, I can't

bitter tone was

will be there.His mother might be upset if I