Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1096

"So you've calmed down and returned to admit your mistakes?" Johanna asked in an accusatory tone as she held Janet's soft hand firmly.

Janet didn't want to make Johanna mad again. Seeing that she was willing to talk to her, she quickly said, "I know you're angry, and I wouldn't don't dare make you any angrier. I've simply come home to take care of you, so could you please stop being mad at me, mom?"

With a big smile on her face, Johanna wrapped her arms around Janet and gently patted her on the back as though she were still a little child. "Alright, my daughter. Everything is fine."

After a long while, she unwrapped her arms from around Janet and took a good look at her. With a curious expression on her face, she asked, "So what are you going to do about Brandon?"

"To be honest, I haven't decided yet. My mind is a mess," Janet responded, avoiding her mother's inquiring gaze.

Johanna stared at her even more intensely and suddenly assumed a more serious tone. "That's alright. Anyway, I'm very disappointed by the way that he deliberately hid his illness from you."

She took a deep breath and continued, "I just want you to know that I'm ready to support you if you ever consider getting a divorce."

These words appeared to shock Janet, as her eyes darkened in an instant. "I still have feelings for Brandon though..."

Janet bit her lip, lowered her eyes and went mute.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the direction of the door. "That is no way to handle this!"

Beal had overheard the conversation that transpired between the two. Upon hearing Johanna mention divorce, Beal was shocked and quickly interjected.

Johanna rolled her eyes at him and said, "You eavesdrop on conversations now? We're at home, not in public, so we deserve some privacy. Why are you sneaking around?"

"I wanted to leave you two alone, so I waited outside." He walked over and further explained himself. "I don't think it's right for you to advise Janet to divorce Brandon in such a hurry." Beal disagreed with the whole idea of divorce. "It would be best for them to resolve their issues on their own."

After a long silence, Janet fiddled with her clothes and said in a low tone, "I think Dad has a point. I will need to think about it."

Fortunately, Johanna didn't persist. She, instead, placed her hand on her belly and sighed. "I miss your soup, Janet."

Janet cracked a smile. She got the message, and went downstairs to make some soup.