Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 813

Vera didn't look well. She set down her teacup on the table with a bit of force. The sound of it hitting the saucer was very clear.

Laney moved about cautiously. She racked her brains, but she couldn't figure out what had happened that made Vera upset

"Let me get you some more tea," Laney offered. She bent to take the teapot off the table and started to walk towards Vera.

"No, thanks." Vera put the teacup aside and asked, "What's wrong with you today? How many times do I have to tell you that a daughter -in-law of the Harding family shouldn't be a stumbling block to Garrett's career? How can I trust you with the Harding family's children in the future? Do you want your kids to be as clingy to their father as you are now?"

Laney's hands trembled as she held the teapot. Vera was looking harshly at her.

Laney lowered her head and apologized as she typically did at times, such as this one.

Kelly, who had been standing to the side the entire time, chuckled quietly to herself as she watched Vera's outburst. Her plan had worked. She also felt relieved when she saw Laney's timid reaction.

Vera spoke again, still in an angry tone. "You have been married into the Harding family for almost four months. And you haven't changed at all! I've been trying hard to educate you for months, but all seem to be in vain." Vera was so angry that she spoke in a heavy tone. She didn't even care that Kelly was still there.

"I will mend my ways," Laney replied in a weak voice. "I promise I will."

She was now feeling uncomfortable. Her breathing quickened and her heart pounded rapidly. In addition, Kelly's strong perfume made her want to throw up even more.

It was then when Laney remembered the approach Garrett had advised her to do when she got home and faced her mother-in-law. Pursing her lips, she decided to try it. Gritting her teeth, she cried out, "Oh, my stomach! It hurts!"

She fell on her knees on the carpet with her arms on her stomach.

Vera was alarmed when she saw Laney fall on the floor. She got up from the couch and asked Laney, "What's wrong?"

Vera yelled at a servant who happened to be in the room with them. "Go! Call the doctor!"

Kelly was alarmed as well. She hastened forward to assist Laney in getting up.