Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 194

With one last glance around the banquet hall, Garrett surmised that Ethan was no longer in danger of being exposed.

"I'm sorry but I need to help my girlfriend with something. Shall I walk you to your husband?" With a smile, he gestured in the direction of the gate.

After a moment's consideration, Janet nodded and followed him into the garden.

Ethan was seated in one of the benches outside, his legs crossed, a glass of wine in his hand.

Garrett didn't linger. He all but fled the scene after escorting Janet to her husband.

"What are you doing out here? Aren't you cold?" Janet plopped down on the bench opposite Ethan's with a huff. Her eyes were clouded with disappointment.

She had come here for nothing. She didn't even get to see Ethan and Brandon together.

"It's too noisy in there," Ethan replied softly. He took a sip of his wine as the music from the ballroom started to dwindle down. He heaved an inward sigh of relief.

The party was finally coming to an end.

Ethan glanced at Janet and found her fiddling with her fingers, seemingly deep in thought. He walked over and held out his hand. "Shall we go

home?"

His voice jolted her back to her senses. Janet nodded and accepted his hand. There was no point in staying when Brandon had already left.