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 to

he passed away. The only bargaining

was willing to pay back the

what he

right to negotiate

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

not scared,”

through and through-especially when

but after doing that, you won’t

to a compromise. Oliver was going to return anytime soon; when that happened, he would

“Fine. I promise you that no

just lie to Kenneth. She knew how

past, she

it, I’ll

verge of death tended to believe

relaxed. His eyes were soon clouded, and he began talking. Fanny recording everything

spoke

Her parents…