Julian’s Stand-In Wife

For a moment, Sue couldn’t bring herself to speak.

But Cecilia was now in her room, having faced yet another unfortunate event.

Sue dared not think about how bad the situation had been.

All she knew was that her daughter was ruined-truly ruined this time.

Sue clenched her fists, looking at Noel. “It’s simple. Do you still like Cecilia?”

Noel remained silent.

From his silence, Sue detected a glimmer of encouragement.

“Noel, marry Cecilia. Someone will come over shortly, and I’ll announce your wedding date.”

Noel’s eyes widened, and there was mockery in his eyes.

“Mrs. Jarvis, have you forgotten that I took money from your family? Aren’t I just a greedy man who was interested in money, and wanted a woman who could care for me?”

In reality, he never took that money.

Sue had lied about it to encourage Cecilia to break up with him. Facing Noel’s scorn in person, she felt as if someone had slapped her in the face. She was so ashamed, she couldn’t say a word.

really not suitable to meet anyone. Also, a prospective marriage candidate arranged I have arranged for is coming over soon, rt It would

also invited the young man’s

cards. Now, the young man’s mother had brought

Cecilia didn’t come down to meet them. They might

current state, it wasn’t appropriate for

appointment, and the agreed-upon

they found out about Cecilia’s

dared not

madness had

her current

legs when Noel had carried her over earlier,

I’m begging you. Whatever amount of money you want, we’ll

think about marrying Cecilia before. However, he had never imagined it would

time to talk about marriage. My men have the scum who hurt her under control in his own home. If you rush over now and make a

“Absolutely not!”

had always prided herself on being dignified, but now, she had lost even that.

important! Cecilia has come to this point largely because she

period, Sue had already

the wealthy in Richburgh wouldn’t dare to accept her

to marry her, I