The Substitute Wife of a Paralyzed CEO

convenience store, so that she could be with her daughter all day at the hospital. After not seeing Abby for two days, Vict

fun today," Lucy Hayes, Victoria's sister, said sarcastically. Lucy stood in the doorway, playing with the ends of her wavy hair a

replied briefly, her focus back

hild is awake?" commented

k a deep breath, trying to tamp down the anger

At least, if you decide to have a ch

ake things worse. Lucy wasn't the type to be easily defeated in an argument, especially since there was no one in the house

by a soft, artificial voice. "What are you doi

food for her daughter," Luc

other making the foo

remained silent, her hands busy finishing the soup that was almost

important guest coming to the house this afternoon. You can't g

with a furrowed brow. "

"There's no point in you going there. Besides, ther

er angrily. "Add some meat to this soup and don't even think

rembling hands, she took off her apron and said in

ng the woman grimace in pain. "If you dare to step out, you better pa

r child? If Victoria thought about it, she didn't live in this house for free. She gave some mone

ll sharp tone. "Most of the important people live there. If I'm generous, maybe I c

really coming, Mom? Ugh! I never thou

's grasp. Her hair felt like it was about to be pulled out, but her dete

emotion. She knew that if she stayed any longer, she would los

whispered threateningly to Victoria. "Do as I say!" The woman pus

ng and make another meal.

her head. Who knows how many strands of her hair had fallen out because of her mother's actions earlier. For now

broke the silence. She had no intention of leaving the kitc

h the ends of her wavy hair. Her appearance was p

topping her activity.

agreed to match his descendants with us. It must be to repay a past favor. Tori, I'm getting impatient! Ju

o would be favored in this family: Lucy, the golden child. Victoria was too used to being igno

only make you hurt so much that you can't get up immediately. It

's handsome." Lucy held her flushed cheeks. "Ah, I can't wait. I don't have to help y

now and then her eyes glanced at the clock on the wall. Hopefully, in their excitement to welcome g

ome man and her sister. After all, she was just an insignificant extra

.. that wish w

d with classic luxuries. The walls were cream-colored with touches of gold in every corner, while a soft Persian carpet lay on

r body. Her beautiful face looked stiff, her hair was in a neat bun, and a small diamond-studded cr

g at her reflection in the large mirror. The dress looked beautiful

sitting in a wheelchair pushed by a middle-aged woman. The woman s

ing was a very exc

oice rang throughout the room. The woman smiled as she looked at the man sit

dark brown hair was neatly styled, his handsome face with a small mole under his left eye exuded charm, though his gaze was icy. But the

epts this arranged marriage. When she learns that her future husband is disabled and uses a wheelch

ow hard Victoria refuses,

him for money for your daughter's treatment. Think about it. Where else can you get such a valuable source of mone

six-year-old daughter, was in dire need of money

the best of it. It's your wedding day, right? Cheer up," Grace said

e. "So, you're my replacement bride?" he

he was in the depths of his ocean-blue eyes where there was a

matter who my bride is. As long as she meets the conditions you gave her, I don't car

ictoria stared at the

"First, don't file for divorce unless I ask. Second, last at least three years of marr

y marriage, but a cold and pragmatic agreement. "What about my job?" she asked final

er medical degree, has a daughter named Abigail who's in bad shape. You work in clinics, convenience stores

ed. "You looked in

, coming closer to Victoria. "Your compensation will be taken care of by my as

cepting the pen and signing the contract. Her hands wer

nly said. His tone left no room for discussion. "

ality to fulfill Logan's family's demands. When Logan wheeled his wheelchair out of the room,

certain. For Abigail's