Chapter 1021
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
The Substitute Wife My Poor Husband is a Billionaire
Chapter 1021 Janetâs Suspicions
Janet nodded readily, but then she realized how strange it was since he seldom asked for anything.
âIs there anything youâd like to it?â Janet prodded with a sweet smile.
She had a nagging suspicion that Brandon wanted her to leave because he had something private to
discuss with Frank.
This feeling had been with her for a long time now. Whenever Brandon and Frank were in the same
room together, they always acted suspiciously.
Brandon had no appetite, and this was his way to distract Janet anyway, so he said, âThe doctor told
me not to eat anything for the night. Iâm supposed to have some tests tomorrow morning with an empty
stomach. But I would like it if you cooked something for me for tomorrowâs breakfast after the tests.
Why donât you go home and get a proper rest? You can come back in the morning with my breakfast.â
âOh, I see,â Janet said in a pointed tone, making no move to exit the room. When Brandon looked up,
he caught a faint smile dancing on her lips.
âWhatâs wrong?â He sat up straight, his chest tightening inexplicably.
The atmosphere in the room grew tense. In the blink of an eye, Janetâs expression turned serious, and
she whirled around to stare at Frank. âTell me the truth! What the hell are you two hiding from me?â
Brandon stole a nervous glance at the other man.
Frank was a clever guy, and he knew how to get a hint. When he replied, his tone was so sincere that
anyone would have easily believed his lies. âI promise, we are not hiding anything from you. People are
naturally vulnerable when they are ill or injured, and Brandon is especially so after he got hurt in the
head. Mood swings and changes of habits happen, and he just needs particular care to recuperate.â
âVery good,â Janet said, her smile reappearing. Although her voice was light, there was a vehemence
to her words. âIf I find out that you and Brandon lied to me, I definitely wonât let you off.â
She could tell that Frank was lying, but she just couldnât prove it.
As for Frank, his back broke out in cold sweat, and his heart thundered frantically inside his chest.
Tiptoeing around this couple was as challenging as performing the most delicate surgery on a dying
patient. It was all he could do not to cave in to the pressure.
Still, he persevered. Frank took a deep breath and buried the secret in his heart. âDonât worry. I am a
doctor. Why would I lie about a patientâs condition?â
Still smiling, Janet stared long and hard at Frank, and then at Brandon. âAll right. I believe you. Iâll go
and arrange for a leave of absence at the studio. Have a good rest, Brandon.â
âBe careful on your way,â her husband replied eagerly. âCall me when you get home.â
âOkay, donât spend too much time talking to Frank. The doctor said you need plenty of rest.â Doubt
flashed in Janetâs eyes, but it was gone in the next second. She bid goodbye to Frank, and then left the
ward.
Frank watched her go, and immediately closed the door when she disappeared down the corridor. He
leaned against the door and heaved a long sigh. âYour wife sure is a tricky one.â
âJanet is a smart woman. We wonât be able to hide it from her forever. How long do I still have?â
Brandon didnât look like a man suffering from the debilitating pain of disease. If anything, he lookedâ¦
serene.
âDonât say such horrible words,â Frank admonished, his face darkening. âIâve checked your X-rays and
medical records. They look fine.â
âThere is one thing, though,â Brandon said slowly. âIâm not sure if itâs good or bad, but the two yearsâ
worth of memory that I lost is coming back to me bit by bit.â
Frank was surprised to hear this. He hurried over to Brandonâs side and asked, âHow do you feel? The
human brain is truly an enigma. Perhaps the impact from the blow you just suffered might bring back
your lost memories. Youâll have to keep an eye on your b*ody and watch out for headaches. Your case
is one of a kind. Iâm afraid I canât give a diagnosis so easily. I need more information.â
âActually, I no longer experience a headache whenever I try to recall the past,â Brandon explained, his
brows furrowed. âBut what about those side effects that you mentioned before?â
Frank mustered a bitter smile. âLook at you, acting all frightened for once. Youâve always been so
fearless.â
Brandon said nothing.
Frank was rightâhe had been fearless in the past. But when Janet appeared in his life, he suddenly
had a formidable weakness. His heart broke at the mere thought of her weeping for him.
Frank reached out and patted him on the shoulder. âBased on your current condition, chances are high
that you would completely recover from your amnesia. Of course, there is no way of knowing what the
future holds, but all the information and results we have on hand show that you are fine. Donât worry
too much.â
Brandon smiled at that, but then his eyes were arrested on a lipstick mark on the collar of Frankâs shirt.
âSo, you can dally around with women, after all. Why is it that you still donât have a girlfriend?â