The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Upon discovering that Laney’s departure had taken a toll on Garrett, leaving him tormented by insomnia and reliant on sleeping pills, Janet couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt in her chest.

She pondered, had she not aided Laney in her departure, could Garrett and

Laney have reconciled sooner? Perhaps, then, Garrett wouldn’t be steeped in such misery.

Witnessing his friend’s anguish, Brandon’s heart ached, but his sharp tongue remained. With an icy countenance, he retorted, “He brought this upon himself.

He deserves it. Now he’s filled with regret. But what did he do when Laney was hurt before?” Janet elbowed Brandon subtly, urging him to refrain from berating

Garrett in his current state.

Reluctantly, Brandon fell silent. After assisting the servant with settling Garrett, he returned to the villa with Janet.

As Janet prepared to relax on the sofa, she found herself swept up in Brandon’s arms, enveloped in a tight embrace. “What are you doing?” she protested, pushing against his chest to maintain distance. “I’m exhausted from

flush crept across Janet’s cheeks, and she averted her gaze from Brandon’s intense stare. “I don’t know what you’re

recall? Allow me to

off. Recognizing her genuine resistance, rather than flirtatious evasion, Brandon ceased

downcast eyes and quivering lashes, Janet’s voice was tinged with sorrow. “We haven’t been using protection for some time, yet I still haven’t

Garrett’s predicament

of her own

Brandon offered reassurance. “Let’s have a check-up together soon,

nodded, but her countenance remained

consoled her, “Don’t fret. Having a child is a matter of fate. If it hasn’t happened yet,

murmured, her tone

jesting, “Even if there’s an

abandon me if I were unable to father

laughter bubbled forth, her spirits lifted

brighten, Brandon felt a