Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1277

After concluding the call, Janet immersed herself in her work.

Carly's order hadn't been secured yet, so she needed to wrap up Teresa's commission perfectly as her studio's debut.

Daylight faded as she finally completed her tasks, just as the workday drew to a close.

Stretching, she reached for a glass of water when a series of knocks interrupted her.

"Excuse me, is Miss White here?"

The familiar voice elicited a raised eyebrow from Janet.

She hadn't anticipated Carly would turn to her so soon.

Lexi, equally surprised to see Carly at the doorway, hastened to welcome her inside.

Considering the previous debacle with the reporters and Carly's decision to engage Mandy for the dress design, Lexi had assumed Carly would never set foot in the studio again.

Unperturbed by Carly's appearance, Janet courteously ushered her into the reception room.

Curiosity gnawed at Lexi, who couldn't resist eavesdropping on the conversation, eager to learn if Carly truly intended to enlist Janet's services for her grandmother's attire.

In the reception room, Carly's smile radiated genuine warmth.

Elegantly sipping her coffee, she remarked, "My grandmother adored the cookies you gifted her last

time. Where did you find that delightful box?"

With a smile, Janet replied, "Truth be told, the cookies weren't store-bought. They were handcrafted by Hannah, the woman who raised me."

Carly's surprise was evident. "Hannah? It seems you're not related by blood."