Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1240

With Johanna's and Janet's explanation, the group of wealthy women began to feel that Vera was actually a great mother-in-law.

And they decided to help scotch the rumor for her.

Johanna smiled while persuading Vera, "You don't need to worry about the children anymore. They have their own life. I used to worry about Janet and Brandon as well, but they're managing their lives so well!"

Vera finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You're right. I was probably worrying too much about them."

"That's right. If you get worried again, you can have afternoon tea with us just like you used to,"

said Johanna with a smile while pouring Vera a cup of black tea.

Completely relaxed, Vera took a delicate sip of her tea, and her smile was becoming more sincere. "You're right, Mrs. White."

Johanna smiled and said, "I think I should invite you more often to our tea parties in the future, and I hope Mrs. Harding would honor us with your presence."

Although Vera wasn't sure of Johanna's ulterior motives, she could only nod and agree because of the ladies surrounding them.

"I would be honored to join you."

The other ladies also moved onto other gossip and let go of the Harding family's scandals.

After finishing their tea, the ladies left one by one, while Vera remained seated.

Once other women had all left, Vera looked at Janet in confusion and asked, "Why did you help me? It did not benefit you in any way."

Janet smiled and said, "I didn't want to harm your reputation. I only argued with you earlier so that Laney could live a peaceful life without any disturbances for a while."

Vera's anger had already faded away when Janet spoke up for her in front of those ladies.

Now that Vera was calm, she thought about it from Janet's perspective and realized that what Janet had said was right.

After all, she was manipulated by Kailee. If Laney continued to stay in Barnes, she and her baby could likely be subjected to serious harm.