Chapter 458: Reunited With The White Family
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
âIâve asked a maid to prepare your room. You can use this one for the time being.â Johanna personally
escorted Janet to her designated room.
The decoration was quaint and a little old-fashioned, but there were many plush dolls in it, which gave
the room a strange and funny vibe. Looking at all the plushies, Johanna smiled awkwardly, âI didnât know
what youâd like, so I ended up buying all these dollsâ¦â
In Johannaâs mind, Janet was the baby she had lost all those years ago. They were practically strangers
to each other now.
Janet looked at the dolls and chuckled softly. âIâve never had so many toys before. Thank you, Mrs.
White.â
For now, she couldnât bring herself to call Johanna âMomâ yet. Seeing that Janet didnât seem to have a
problem with the room, Johanna breathed a sigh of relief and smiled happily.
âI wonât force you. Just take your time. Well, you just stay here and make yourself comfortable. Your
father and I have discussed, and we have decided to hold a big party for the announcement as soon as
possible.â
âThereâs no rushâ¦â Janet said falteringly, trying to stop Johanna. She wasnât used to her new status as
the daughter of the White family, but Johanna and Beal couldnât wait to tell the world.
Noticing the embarrassment on Janetâs face, Johanna reached for her hand and said sincerely, âYou are
our daughter. Youâll have to get used to it one day. Your father and I were talking and⦠We were hoping
to have your surname changed. Since the Lind family has nothing to do with you now, you donât have to
keep their surname anymore.â
Janet nodded. She didnât care about the Lind family name anyway now that she married to Ethan.
All of Barnesâs upper class was in an uproar the next morning. The White family had just announced that
their daughter, who had been missing for over twenty years, was finally found. Johanna revealed Janetâs
identity to the public and changed the latterâs surname to White.
The White family invited all the celebrities and influential people in Barnes to their dinner party.
That night, they all gathered in the White Cloud Club.
The security of this banquet was strict, and Johanna specially ordered that no stray entertainment
reporter was allowed inside. Those kinds of reporters tended to cover nonsense. She didnât want her
daughter to be scrutinized on the Internet, so she took all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
It was the first time Janet had attended such a grand party. And she was under the spotlight. Johanna
introduced her to many esteemed guests.
Throughout the entire night, Janet heard countless names.
âIs it tiring?â Seeing the exhausted look on Janetâs face, Beal gave her a slice of cake, feeling sorry for
her. Over the past few days, Johanna had taken up all of Janetâs time. Beal felt a little sad that he hadnât
had a good talk with his daughter yet. Janet subtly rubbed her aching ankles.
She was wearing a pair of 3-inch heels tonight. She forced a smile and said, âI am fine. Mr. White, your
wife is awesome. Sheâs still so energetic even after chatting with all these rich people.â
Beal looked at the energetic Johanna in the distance and smiled.
âLet me tell you a secret. Your mother actually hates those rich ladies and often speaks ill of them. The
only reason why she still talks to them is to keep up with the latest gossip.â Janet couldnât help but
chuckle. Beal held a finger to his lips and winked at her. âDonât tell her I told you her little secret, or else
sheâll kick me out of the bedroom tonight.â
Janet nodded and promised him solemnly.She suddenly envied Lila. Growing up in such a loving family,
she probably had a very happy childhood and youth.
Beal had only chatted with Janet for a few minutes before he was surrounded again by many guests.
Janet didnât want to disturb their talk, so she retreated to the yard. She took this opportunity to call
Ethan.
âGuess whoâs calling?â Janet said sweetly.
âLet me guess. Itâs my wife, isnât it? Itâs been a whole day since you last talked to me. I thought you were
too busy having a good time in Barnes and forgot all about me,â Ethan said in a pouty voice.
He sounded almost resentful.
Janet chuckled helplessly. âEthan, youâre so childish.â She explained, âIâve been so busy at the banquet.
People have been taking my photo all day long. I really didnât have the time, honey.â
Being called âhoneyâ instantly dispelled the gloom in Ethanâs heart. He sighed and secretly scolded
himself for being so soft.
âOkay. I forgive you. When are you coming back? I miss you.â
Janet blushed slightly, feeling warm in her heart. âI left yesterday. Itâs only been a day, Ethan.â
Before Ethan could say anything, Janet heard her name being called. âJanet? Whatâre you doing here?
The partyâs far from over.â
Johanna noticed that Janet wasnât in the hall so she went out to look for her. Janet quickly said goodbye
to Ethan and then hung up the phone. Johanna dragged her back to the party. Because both Johanna
and Beal felt guilty for the lost time, they wanted to make it up to Janet in one go. They spent every
waking minute with Janet, buying her all kinds of things. Johanna in particular was very excited. She
would take Janet out to go shopping, and always end up buying all the things she laid her eyes on.
Their shopping spree was all very exhausting for Janet. Janetâs parents were so immersed in the
excitement of getting their real daughter back that they completely forgot about Lila, who had locked
herself in her room sulkily.