The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Garrett’s visage bore the weight of exhaustion, his desolate expression a far cry from the suave and debonair nobleman he once was.

For the first time, Janet saw him in such a state, gasping in astonishment,

“What’s wrong with you?”

With a feeble attempt at a smile, Garrett replied, “I’m fine.” Brandon crossed his arms and regarded him with indifference. “You can’t torment yourself like this just because your wife and child left you. Who are you trying to impress with this misery?” His eyes shimmering with pain, Garrett murmured, “Yes, they’re not with me, and no one will care about what I look like.”

The memory of the last time ninjanovel.com he saw Laney and their baby had grown hazy. To alleviate his pain, Janet quickly changed the subject. “What brings. you to us today?” Snapping out of his thoughts, he managed a bitter smile. “I wanted to share a meal with you. Do you have time?” Exchanging glances, Janet and Brandon sighed.

They retreated to an elegant restaurant, reserving the most secluded private room.

As the food arrived, Garrett filled his glass with wine and downed it in one swift motion.

his voice muffled. “Is she doing well? Are she and our baby happy over

chose her words carefully before responding, “They’re doing fine. I spoke with her a few days ago, and she said they’re happy

he merely shook his head and released a wry chuckle. Undeterred, he continued to drown his sorrows in several more glasses of

Janet glanced at Brandon, hoping that as his close friend, he would advise

“Let him release his emotions. He’s

friend of Garrett’s, Brandon maintained contact with him, staying informed about

his pain beneath an avalanche of work, fearing he might lose control and hurt them if he sought them out.

his

once-promising abode he and Laney had acquired.

Leo and Vera found themselves in a quandary. They didn’t dare to trouble Laney again, nor did they

of wine

slumped against the table, eyeing the two friends. “Why are you still