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 seemed much gentler than

Vans-a shy, affectionate smile, her face

eyes and heart, almost

her tears. But just as she did, her eyes met

fell instantly, and

descended the stairs. “Nina, why are

for almost half a month, and his first words upon seeing her were

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

earnestly, promising, “Soon, I’ll see you in a wedding

me, you know it’s just

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

her husband’s affection 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

hurt by a man,

pondered this, thinking that perhaps it wasn’t just Vans’ mother

found herself feeling similarly about Vans, even though he was clearly causing her pain. Yet, when he spoke, making promises that she knew were unlikely to come true, she

Vans upstairs, Nina