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 to

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

pay

knew what he meant,

right to

much.” “Seems 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

not scared,” Kenneth

through and through-especially when he knew

out, but after doing that, you won’t find out anything about your

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

said, “Fine. I promise you that no matter what happens in the

would just lie to Kenneth. She knew how to cajole

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

fail to do it, I’ll be struck by

tended

relaxed. His eyes were soon clouded, and

spoke

Her parents…