The Substitute Wife of a Paralyzed CEO

pital. Anna, her daughter's caregiver, had sent her a photo that morning. In the photo, Abigail looked cheerfu

ter. Not only that, but without realizing it, she also made breakfast for Logan-perhaps in gratitude that he hadn't refuse

er hand was a tray with a cup of hot coffee and toast

oice rang out, stern a

arefully, she opened the door and stepped inside. The room was dark, lit only by the sunlight trying to

he wheelchair still showed the charisma of a leader. Victoria paused for a moment, staring at the figure. I

attention. Ben hardly ever spoke unless neces

ught you breakfast," she said, try

wasn't right. Logan kept his back to her, his body looking lim

in?" he snapped, his

ried to remain calm. "I just wanted to make sure you had breakfast. And..

cally, his voice full of bitterness. "

e small movement in Logan's leg, she'd believed there was hope there. But now,

ntless, isn't it? Your massage yesterday only made my

d to stay calm. She tried to get closer to Logan. "Maybe this is

loud voice. "I don't need your

Logan, hoping to find an opening to approach him aga

rward, speaking in a calm but firm tone. "Mr. L

said that. However, Ben continued to look at him undaunted. After

t," he muttered,

help him. She knelt in front of Logan's wheelchair, touching his legs carefully. She tried pressing a few spots,

softly, almost in disbelief. "There was a smal

ury that was hard to hide. "Stop touching me!" he snapped sudde

e man's face in confusion. "I was

d to burn the air around him. "You think I don't know your intentions? Don't act like you

, she swallowed the pain, trying to remain calm. "I do not pity yo

ion. His face was crimson, reflecting a

hands clutched tightly to the breakfast tray she was carrying.

out again, colder and more commanding. "Make sure she's

With difficulty, she held back the tears that were about to fall.

eelings were a mixture of anger, sadness, and confusion. Last night, she was sure the

night. He made sure everything was done right. Logan took his medicine, the therapy session

ng have gone wrong? Suspicion began to creep into her mind. She cou

n them. If anyone tried to stop her from helping Lo

*

a hopeful look in her eyes. Chris' explanation of her daughter's condit

avor?" she asked i

lasses, looked at Victoria wit

inside her bag and handed it over. "Ca

his brow furrowed. "W

" Victoria replied in an expectant

"Alright. Give me a

nior in college. Known as a specialist who was competent in

d. The Dallas Corp heir is not only known for his wealth, but also the tragedy that took most of his life. And all the whil

give her the news, Victoria

g-term use can permanently reduce motor skills. It's usually only

ation. "Then this could be dangerous for

sharply. "Where did y

ng guilty even though she c

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with Leon Air. The risk of loss is g

m in this condition?" Logan

ing this month is very im

ord had everything, but his life was controlled by Grace-his mother. Meanwhile, Vic

y ... her conscience is still there. If Logan was back in pow

certainly made a lot of arrangements for Dallas to wor

ourage, Victoria knocked

ignoring the man's piercing gaze. "I

out hesitation. Victoria was a little frightened and could onl

" Victoria said as she closed her eyes tight

I ask Ben to drag you away!" Logan scolded i

r. Ashford," Victoria stammered

a look of disbelief. "What you want to talk

even though it was difficult. "Please, Mr. Ash

e minutes." He wagged a finger at Ben. "

en complied an

bottle from her bag and handed it to Logan. "Di

alert. Victoria handed him a sheet o

firm voice. "If you continue to take it, you will not only lo

ace remaining expressionless, thou

w what I'm talking about," Victoria c

"What deal? You want

ck," Victoria said, voice wrapped in

r eyes met Logan's

king at him deeply, like an unbreakable promise. "But... pay for my daughter's entire treat

at Victoria with a sharp look in

ivering tone, "isn't this a