Chapter 646
The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride
âWellâ¦â
Johanna and Beal exchanged glances. Finally, Johanna spoke up, albeit hesitantly. âYou see, Brandon fainted during the search and rescue, and now he is in the hospital.â
Janetâs eyes widened and she clutched Johannaâs hand worriedly. âHow is he now?
Brandonâs always been healthy. How could he suddenly pass out?â
The more she thought about it, the more anxious Janet became. She lifted the blanket and was about to get out of bed. âWe have to go back to Seacisco now.â
Beal hurried up to stop his daughter. He shook his head firmly and said, âYouâd better stay in the hospital for a few more days just to be safe. Anyway, I had already asked my assistant to check on Brandon. Heâs fine.â
But Janet couldnât calm down. âDad, why didnât you visit him yourself? Is he seriously ill?â
âCalm down, Janet. We were so busy looking for you that we didnât spare time to visit him in the hospital. But I heard that Brandon is fine now.â Johanna comforted Janet in a gentle voice.
Janet lowered her head, feeling guilty.
This was all happening because of her.
âBefore I called you, I tried calling him first. But I couldnât get through to his number. What do you think is going on?â At first, Janet didnât think too much of it. But now, the sense of uneasiness in her heart was getting stronger and stronger.
Johanna scratched her head and averted her gaze, feeling a little embarrassed. âThe assistant said he was fine. So that means he shouldâve woken up by now.â
Truth be told, she didnât know what was going on with Brandon either.
When she heard what Janet said, she also instinctively felt that something was wrong with Brandon.
Ever since Brandon was hospitalized, he seemed to stop caring about Janetâs disappearance. He even withdrew his search and rescue ships, which had pissed Johanna off to no end.
Beal knew what was on his wifeâs mind, but Janetâs well-being was their top priority now, so he also tried to comfort their daughter. âYour motherâs right. Maybe Brandon just missed the call. Heâll call you back as soon as he sees it.â
But Janet couldnât rest easy. âI have to go see Brandon. If heâs fine, Iâll come back and stay in the hospital.â
Johanna held her hand tightly. âYouâre still so weak. Stay in the hospital and recuperate! Iâll ask Brandon to come here instead.â
Seeing that Johanna sounded a little angry, Janet hesitated and then reluctantly lay back down on the bed.
âMom, wake me up if Brandon comes, okay?â
Seeing the anxious look in her daughterâs eyes, Johanna sighed. âOf course, honey. Get some sleep first.â
Then Johanna pulled Beal out of the ward.
âHoney, you have to find a way to get in touch with Brandon. I think somethingâs wrong.â Johanna looked gloomy. She felt that something was off, but she couldnât tell exactly what that was.
âAlright. Donât worry too much. Brandonâs fine. Iâll call someone to find out how to get in touch with him.â
Beal rubbed Johannaâs back comfortingly and then went out to make some calls.
After a while, he got his hands on the phone number that Brandon was using now.
Without hesitation, Johanna called Brandon.
âHello, whoâs this?â The manâs voice sounded a little cold.
âBrandon, this is Mrs. White. Weâve found Janet. Would you like to come and see her?â Johanna went straight to the point and asked Brandon to come over.
She thought that Brandon would be as ecstatic as they were to find out that Janet was alive and well.
Unexpectedly, Brandonâs tone was indifferent. âItâs good that youâve found her. Thereâs something I have to deal with in the company. Iâm not available to see her for the time being.â