Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 821

Vera had a grave expression on her face as she stood in the doorway.

"M-m-mom," Laney stammered as she stiffened up, "why are you here?"

She was preoccupied talking on the phone with Janet that she didn't notice Vera opening the door.

Had she overheard their conversation?

Thinking of this, Laney grew anxious and didn't know what to do.

"What I just said is..."

Vera softly smiled and interrupted Laney before she could finish her words. "I came in to ask you to turn down the music since it's a little too loud. Leo is taking a nap at the moment."

"Oh, I'm sorry," Laney said as she hurriedly took the remote control to turn off the music.

Laney then sighed with relief. Vera looked at her quizzically and asked with a smile, "What were you doing just now? You looked scared when I came in. You even dropped your phone on the floor."

"It's just... oh well, I didn't expect you to come in." Laney felt a little embarrassed. Vera actually never said anything no matter what she did in her room.

Vera respected her privacy.

Vera bent down, picked up the phone, and handed it back to Laney with a smile. "Why are you always in a flap?"

Seeing Vera like this actually frightened Laney. She wanted to explain herself, but Vera stopped her.

Vera looked at her up and down and said, "You look better now. You should attend the charity event. But I'll need to remind you to act appropriately. This party is very important to our family."

"But the doctor said that I need extra rest," Laney said in a surprised tone.

"You've rested long enough, and the etiquette classes have been suspended. You should be fine. So that's it. You'll go to the party but remember not to embarrass the family." Vera grinned icily at Laney and then said, "Otherwise, I will have to keep you at home and you can't leave on your own."