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

The only bargaining chip

to pay back the debt

what

have no right to

you don’t tell me the truth, I can send you on your way to see my

scared,” Kenneth

and through-especially when he knew he had what Fanny

went on calmly, “You can pull it out, but after doing that, you won’t find

Oliver was going to return anytime soon; when that happened, he would never allow her to

you that no matter what happens in the future,

She knew how to cajole and

about what happened in the past, she was more than willing

do it, I’ll

tended to believe more

own life, Kenneth finally relaxed. His eyes were soon clouded, and he began talking.

word he spoke thereafter

Her parents…