Julian’s Stand-In Wife

The unmarried couples standing together, appearing as a perfect match.

Not far from Nina, about a hundred meters away, right in front of an upscale bridal store with clear glass windows, she could see Vans accompanying Lina as the latter tried on wedding gowns.

Vans stood there, seemingly casual, but his gaze was fixated solely on Lina.

From his expression, it seemed like he was smiling, possibly praising Lina’s beauty.

At that moment, Nina couldn’t help but wonder who Vans truly loved deep down.

He had always claimed that his relationship with Lina was just an act, a facade for the Stanley family’s peace of mind and to ensure his mother’s better treatment within the family.

But… Did he genuinely feel nothing for Lina?

Ignoring Lina’s whimsical nature, she was now, after all, the heiress of the Jennings family.

With her brother’s protection and immense wealth, her demeanor quickly refined overtime. Given recent events surrounding the Jennings family, Lina had indeed changed significantly.

towards Vans, she

affectionate smile, her face radiant with that unique glow of

stung Nina’s eyes and heart, almost causing her tears to flow once

her head upwards, hoping to suppress her tears. But just as she did, her eyes met

fell instantly, and she said

descended the stairs. “Nina, why

month, and his

come,” Nina retorted sarcastically.” Clearly, I’m interrupting your bridal gown

her earnestly, promising, “Soon, I’ll see you in

Lina and me, you

he acted otherwise, the Stanley family would suspect his ambitions, putting his mother in a more

and care. Over the years, it was this hope that kept her going. Because she felt that her husband valued her, it gave her the strength to move on from

of Stockholm Syndrome. A woman, hurt by a man,

perhaps it wasn’t just Vans’ mother who was

clearly causing her pain. Yet, when he spoke,

Vans upstairs, Nina explained herself to