Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Oliver wasn’t willing to take over the family business. He was happiest when he worked as a doctor.

But because of Kenneth’s deteriorating health, Oliver was forced to work for the family. Bogged down by the overwhelming demands of business, Oliver no longer had the chance to pick up his beloved scalpel.

Although Oliver never spoke a word about it, Kenneth knew that his son wasn’t happy working for the company.

He couldn’t even be with Diana, the woman he loved. Thankfully, he fell in love with Fanny, who loved him with all her heart.

Kenneth was delighted to see that.

But…

His sins against the Smiths came back to haunt him like a nightmare.

He was worried Oliver might find out about his secret, and that might drive a wedge between them as father and son. Therefore, he decided to come clean.

Whether Oliver would be upset or shocked wasn’t part of his consideration.

He was a father with a penchant for manipulating his son.

But right now, he regretted it deeply.

about

bargaining chip he

pay back the debt

knew what he meant,

right

well,” Fanny said with a chuckle. Her fingers rested on his oxygen mask. “Your life is in my hands. If you don’t tell me the truth, I can send you on your way to see my parents.” If she could discover the truth, it didn’t matter if Kenneth

not scared,” Kenneth

and through-especially when he knew he

can pull it out, but after doing that, you

a compromise. Oliver was going to return anytime soon; when that happened, he would never allow her to stay in the

no matter what happens in the future, I’ll never leave

just lie to Kenneth. She knew how to cajole and

him came clean about what happened in the past, she was more than

I fail to do it, I’ll be struck by lightning!”

of death tended to believe more in heaven’s

eyes were soon

spoke

Her parents…