His Substitute Bride(Six months contract marriage!)

pter

ipment were almost suffocating, but he forced himself to push through. His mind was a swirl of thoughts-his grandfather's sudden reque

e room was quiet except for the rhythmic beep of a heart monitor and the occasional shuffle of a nu

keep his tone neutral. "I came as s

, good to see you. I'm feeling alright, all things consid

ext to the bed, his posture rig

t's about your future. I've been t

pa, are you serious? I came here worried about you

you. You've built a successful career, but life isn't just about work. You need

n, but this isn't something I can just jump into. I'm not interested

someone who I think would be perfect for you. Her name is Joanna Anderson. She's a renowned

Anderson? I don't follow celebrity

driven, and well-suited for you. I've seen how you struggle with relationships. Jo

one, especially not someone from your list. I've been searching for Apr

on. I'm not saying to forget April completely, but you need to be open to

e. I've been searching everywhere for her. I've even gone to places I never tho

ou can't let the past dictate your future. I'm asking you to trust me on this

ant resignation. "Alright, I'll meet her. But only because

d. I'm glad you're willing to consider thi

meet her. He won't be able

ne who had always been proud of her face. She was extremely beautiful. How will she feel seeing someone who looks exactly like her?

et each otter. They won't be able to deal with the consequences. "I already checked her. She is not a reporter. You don't have to worry about it. I think t

dry cleaning. What did she mean by she did not have any money? Joanna did not care about her personal problems. But since she ruined her dress she shou

oing to let her get off. I don't care if she just got the job or if she is poor, I just want her to pay for the dry cleaning. Then she will know not to mess a

a. He did not want

without a problem! He looked up and saw Joanna staring at him. He still had to tell her something. He did not want her to be suspicious so he made up a story.Well you see there's no reason for you to go after she's just a waitress you won't get anything from going her

e. "Raymond's grandfather is in the hospital and I'm going to visit him. I

just leave. It's a lousy pla

s face went pale as he read the text. Joan

sked, noticing his su

aintain his composu

d them. Raymond Walker, deep in conversation with a nurse, appeared

hispered, barely au

ghtened. "No. This isn't

ull away, but Pau

st happened? And why was Paul so determined to keep her