Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1339

Nightfall had swallowed the day by the time Brandon trudged through his front door.

Upon catching sight of Brandon's arrival, Janet met him with an enthusiastic welcome, helping him shed his coat and steering him towards the dining table, set with a wholesome, light supper.

"You look drained, darling," Janet voiced her concern, nimbly arranging the cutlery around the plates. "Eat up, and then straight to bed for some well-earned rest."

A flash of surprise crossed Brandon's face as he queried, "You're oddly calm today, not pestering me about the investigation."

Wearing a resigned smile, Janet shrugged. "Your expression gives it away. I don't need to ask."

Brandon's response was a soft sigh at her words.

Janet enveloped Brandon's hand in hers, her voice a soothing balm. "It's fine. The tougher things get, the more crucial it is to nourish yourself and rest. Clarity of mind is our best hope to untangle this mess."

Her comforting voice lullabied his unease, settling the storm in his heart.

When dinner was done, he dismissed the servants and personally took up dishwashing duties.

By the time they had tidied up, a sense of calm had woven its way into their hearts.

Brandon ushered Janet to the couch, ready to unravel the day's findings.

"Suzanne's firm pushes a product that keeps Internet celebrities in prime shape, looks-wise. But

it has severe repercussions, slowly gnawing away at the user's mental and physical capacities," he disclosed to Janet, consciously leaving out the enigmatic pharmacist to prevent additional worry.