My grandfather once saved the life of an elderly patriarch from a top wealthy family. When my grandfather passed away, the wealthy old man honored their agreement and arranged for me to become the fiancée of his heir, Justin. Justin was a notorious playboy, but this engagement was my grandfather's dying wish. So, I moved into Justin's home. Justin's sister, Nancy, was engaged to Alexander, the wealthiest man in the elite circle. However, Nancy looked down on me as her future sister-in-law at every turn. But when Alexander was blinded in a car accident, Nancy immediately had a one-night stand with another wealthy heir and married him in haste. And so, I became Alexander's substitute bride... A car accident left the heir of the most powerful family blind. Not only was his engagement called off, but he was also forced to marry an adopted daughter as a mere substitute. Rumors said that his new wife was uneducated, lacked taste, and had no personality-a "three-no" product. But little did they know, she was a brilliant doctor. Just three days after marrying into the family, she miraculously cured Alexander's blindness. Not only did she win the affection of his entire family, but she also firmly secured her place as the young mistress of the household. As they spent more time together, Alexander gradually discovered that his wife was an incredible hidden gem. He lost interest in work and became obsessed with spoiling his wife day and night. The small clinic he had set up for her to pass the time unexpectedly became famous far and wide. Even high-profile figures had to wait in line for an appointment... Meanwhile, as her husband, Alexander found himself needing to book a slot just to catch a glimpse of his own wife...
Chapter 1 Low Education, Sharp Tongue
Rebecca gazed at the wedding chamber, feeling as if she were in a dream.
Just like that, she had married into Boston's most powerful family, becoming the wife of The Harody family's heir-Alexander.
A month ago, Nancy had been flaunting her impending status as Boston's first lady, claiming that she would make every woman in the city cry with envy.
But fate had other plans.
A week ago, Alexander was involved in an accident that left him blind.
To avoid offending The Harody family, The Campbell family proceeded with the wedding as planned.
However, the bride had been secretly swapped for Rebecca, an orphan whom The Campbell family had raised in the shadows for four years.
The sound of the door opening made Rebecca tense up. She turned toward the man entering the room, holding her breath for a moment...
Alexander had already discarded his heavy wedding attire, now dressed in just a simple white shirt and black trousers.
His appearance had always been a mystery in Boston.
Some said he was terrifying, like the Grim Reaper himself.
Others claimed he was a man of unparalleled beauty, breathtaking beyond words.
As Rebecca took in his impossibly refined features, she barely dared to breathe.
"I can help you," she offered, knowing that he relied on touch to navigate due to his blindness.
"No need." The man's tone was cold and unfriendly.
Standing three meters away from her, his expression was frosty.
"The Campbell family sure knows how to scheme. The moment I went blind, they sent you as a disposable substitute."
Rebecca felt a twinge of guilt and lowered her head without a word. The wedding dress she wore now felt almost mocking.
She hadn't wanted this either. But The Campbell family had bound her with the weight of their so-called kindness, leaving her with no escape.
"You don't want this either, do you?" he suddenly changed his tone.
Rebecca instinctively looked up. "That's right. I didn't have a choice."
Alexander let out a cold chuckle. "At least you're honest. Not a hypocrite."
"But it doesn't matter. Whether it's you or Nancy, the result is the same."
His marriage to Nancy had always been a business alliance-there was never any love between them.
Nancy had some beauty, but Alexander had never been the kind of man who cared about looks.
"What's your name?" he asked.
"Rebecca," she replied softly.
"How long have you been with The Campbell family?"
"Four years."
"Why did they take you in?"
Rebecca hesitated but decided to tell the truth.
She knew that in powerful families like his, anything could be investigated easily.
"My grandfather once saved Mr. Old Campbell's life. He promised my grandfather that his grandson would marry me."
"Oh? So you were Justin's fiancée first? Did he willingly let you marry me?" Alexander sneered.
"Justin never wanted me. I know my place."
"How old are you?"
Alexander, perhaps tired of standing, fumbled his way to the master bedroom's sofa and sat down casually.
"Twenty-two."
"Are you still in school?"
After a long pause, Rebecca answered slowly, "I never went to school."
"What? Never? Don't tell me you didn't even go to kindergarten?"
Rebecca awkwardly tugged at the hem of her dress. "No."
"Hah. Interesting. Very interesting."
Alexander looked genuinely surprised.
"I never thought that my wife would be an illiterate woman. How amusing."
Rebecca couldn't sit still at his mockery. She stood up, took a deep breath, and said,
"You don't have to ridicule me. I'm only here because The Campbell family ordered me to marry you. And your family didn't object to the switch either. After all, someone was still willing to marry a blind man like you, wasn't she?"
She continued, "If you're that unhappy with me, we can get a divorce anytime. Write up the papers now, and I'll leave immediately."
"Do you really think you have an escape route?" Alexander raised a brow.
"Then do you think you still have a choice?" Rebecca shot back, refusing to back down.
For a moment, silence filled the room.
Then Alexander let out a low chuckle.
"Uneducated, but sharp-tongued."
Rebecca didn't respond. The truth was, if she hadn't been desperate to leave The Campbell family after four miserable years, she wouldn't have agreed to this marriage so easily.
Just as Alexander had said-did she have another choice? Of course, she did.
But not yet.
Not until she found what she was looking for.
"You sleep on the bed. I'll take the couch," Alexander said, his tone indifferent yet still carrying a hint of gentlemanly decorum.
"No need. This is your house. I'll sleep on the couch," Rebecca replied, standing up. The golden crown on her head made a soft sound as it shifted.
"Do as you please. I'm going to take a shower." He got up and started feeling his way toward the bathroom.
Rebecca hesitated before asking, "Do you need help?"
She had meant it practically-after all, the man was blind.
But Alexander interpreted it very differently.
"Oh? Sure," he said, suddenly playful.
Rebecca's face instantly turned red, though thankfully, he couldn't see it.
"I meant in case you fall in the bathroom. If something happens to you, I'll be held responsible. Don't misunderstand."
"So, are you going to wash me yourself?" he teased.
"If you don't mind, I certainly can." She refused to back down.
"Okay, then come in."
Rebecca froze, momentarily caught off guard.
"You can still back out now," Alexander smirked, sensing her hesitation.
Back out? As if. It was just a bath.
"Who's afraid of who?" she muttered, stepping inside the bathroom. Out of caution, she left the door slightly ajar.
"Are you going to undress me, or should I do it myself?"
Alexander's words made Rebecca freeze in awkwardness once again.
This man... he was doing it on purpose!
She took a deep breath and asked coolly, "Mr. Harody, you're blind, not paralyzed, right?"
"Fair point. I'll do it myself," he chuckled, shrugging off his jacket and dress shirt.
Immediately, his well-defined eight-pack abs came into view...
Rebecca whipped her head around, her fair cheeks tinged with pink.
Sensing her embarrassment, Alexander smirked.
"Just adjust the water temperature. Then you can leave."
He had only been teasing her-he had no real intention of keeping her inside.
Relieved, Rebecca quickly bent down to adjust the faucet.
In her haste, she accidentally brushed against his leg as he stepped into the tub.
The next moment-
Splash!
They both lost their balance and fell into the bathtub together!
Rebecca landed on top of him, her palm pressing firmly against his bare chest...
Under her fingertips, she could feel the smooth skin and the firm ridges of his muscles-along with two hardened points.
For someone with zero experience, Rebecca was momentarily stunned.
"Sir, Madam, I brought you some soup-"
A maid appeared at the bathroom door, only to be greeted by the shocking sight.
"Ahh! Sir! Madam! I-I'm so sorry!"
Panicked, the maid placed the tray on the table and fled.
The two inside the tub were left in an even more awkward predicament.
"How long do you plan on staying on top of me?" Alexander raised a brow, voice laced with amusement. "Didn't you say you didn't want this marriage? What, changed your mind after seeing me?"
Rebecca rolled her eyes. "Don't flatter yourself! Sure, your body's nice, but who knows if it's just for show?"
She tried to pull her hand back.
But Alexander grabbed her wrist.
"You're the first woman to mock me. Interesting. Want me to prove you wrong right now?"
"Let go of me! ...Wait."
As she struggled, her fingers accidentally brushed against his arm-her brows furrowed.
"Alexander, are you sure your blindness was caused by the accident?"
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