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.

was about

do something for his son before he passed away. The only bargaining chip he had was the truth of

to pay back the

knew what he meant,

no right

like you don’t know your son very 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

scared,”

through-especially when

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

soon; when that happened, he would never allow her

“Fine. I promise you that no matter what happens in the future, I’ll

would just lie to Kenneth. She knew

clean about what happened in the past, she was more than willing to swear upon something

to do it, I’ll be struck

the verge of death tended to believe

were soon clouded, and he began talking. Fanny recording

word he spoke

Her parents…