The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

In their daily routine, Brandon showed up at Janet’s studio when dusk arrived, ready to accompany her back home.

Upon entering the space, his eyes landed on Janet. Seated at her desk, she was hunched slightly, an aura of melancholy surrounding her. At the sound of his entrance, Janet looked up, a strained smile on her face, and said, “You’re here.”

A knot formed in Brandon’s chest. He quickly moved to sit by her, gently taking her hands and scanning her face with worry. “What happened? You look drained. Are you ill or is something bothering you?”

Ever since Janet’s medical report had arrived, Brandon was acutely aware of her emotional condition, fearing anything that might cause her distress.

He found himself wishing he could stay with Janet round the clock, just to keep his worries at bay.

The cause of Janet’s gloom today was Suzanne’s earlier conversation.

An unsettling feeling stirred within her, triggered by Suzanne’s words and that smug glint in her eyes, bringing Janet’s own misfortune to mind.

was aware of her infertility, perhaps

and Brandon. If she brought it up, his worry would

over, Janet decided to keep mum. She forced a smile and said, “I’m alright, just a

Brandon was

understand that work challenges didn’t weigh her

the task, the more it fueled her competitive fire and energized her. She definitely wouldn’t be this downcast because

wasn’t adding

his eyes, Brandon pressed, “Are you sure nothing’s wrong? Janet, we vowed

Janet replied, gently brushing his worried face, her voice soft. “I’m truly

unchanged. Finally, he relented and said, “Alright, but remember

playful grin,

got some work left. Could you wait a