The Substitute Wife of a Paralyzed CEO

e the atmosphere in the room feel heavier than ever

her plate. She couldn't afford to look nervous or suspicious, especially since

. Logan takes it regularly,

relaxed than before. Those piercing eyes softened, but Victo

Corp-things that were too complicated and unfamiliar for Victoria. She felt she sho

ftened but stressed. "It's to help Logan recover faster. Usually, I ask Ben or Rosa

e, reluctant to get further

ace continued, shifting her chair closer to Victoria. The wom

ce?" asked Victoria finally

ve to new people," Grace replied

down, not knowin

ulder lightly, as if trying to provide comfort. "You d

takes his medicine?" Vi

needs it, Victoria." Her smile was wide, but there was s

continued in a light but purposeful tone. "I think it would be bes

een taking care of Abby since the very beginning, and I can't make any a

n't you? You're part of this family no

ense and favorite beauty clinic. Victoria could only smile awkwardly,

g at the end of the balcony. He was staring at her intensely f

ria to follow him. Ben stood by the door, but he did no

large bookshelves lining the walls, creating a warmer atmosphere than the rest of the hou

gan ordered in

les and folders. She felt awkward, not knowing what to expect. Logan sat

rust you," Loga

sounded simple, but behind them,

ehind the man's words. Logan's blue eyes stared at her sharply, like knives piercin

asked softly, her vo

ized the document - the report on the composition of the medicine she had been giving Logan on Grace'

nst the wheelchair, arms folded across his chest. The man's aura exuded an authority that was h

s stabbing her deeper tha

on. "You consider me a traitor just because I found ou

ately, but his eyes remain

, I was surprised by the change in your condition. Initially, you responded well to the therapy sessio

ing in the way he looked that suggested he

work on my aunt's orders, don't you? You obey all her wishes. A while ago, it looked like you were tryin

answering. "If you're referring to my discussion with Aunt Grace earlier, it's n

hat else did you t

factly. "But she offered to transfer Ab

s expression becoming sharpe

It's too big a thing to decide without consulting

ally let out a long breath, pulled another f

ew contract,"

marriage agreement. One of the main points was Victoria's obligation to provide intensive therapy until Logan wa

like this?" Victoria aske

nty," Logan replied firmly. "I need you, Vic

xpenses. No other hospitals, especially those associated with Grace. I will also make sure she gets the bes

offer was far greater th

sure?" she a

. "Isn't that what you wanted? You started this game, Victoria.

er yet. She sighed softly, trying to contain the emotional turmoil raging in her chest. "It's not like that," she said, lookin

hat Grace wants you to do, that's a manageable thing," he said firmly. He then took out a gold-colored card

iable. "Use it for your needs while prov

is too much," she said quietly. "I can't accep

," he cut in. "If I can actually walk properly after your therapy ses

for words. "Property?" she asked in a tre

s if it was an inviolable decision. "I'm just making s

felt like a huge weight pressing down on her shoulders. Mixed feeling

ly, honestly. "The medicine you have to take has adverse effects on yo

onsider it my responsibility," he said calmly. "Whether you a

f time. With a deep breath, she nodded slowly. "Fine," she

fied with the answer. "Good," he said briefly. Then,

efore answering. "And, please. My n

" He waved his hand, gesturing for Victoria to leave. "Now, pre

rom resisting. "All right," she said in a

move away, Logan's voice

"Make sure you don't look for another job out t

ng her walk. She had a lot to think about, but one thing was for sure