My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

Chapter20

The next morning, the shrill sound of the doorbell wole Lily, Irritated, she kicked off her blanket, looking like she was ready to pick a fight. When Lily went downstairs, Loid had already opened the door. She paused, surprised by the sight.

It was a stunning woman with perfect makeup and a flawless figure. She carried herself with elegance.

The woman immediately noticed Lily standing behind Loid and quickly approached, grabbing Lily’s hand.

Abright smile appeared on her exquisite face. “Oh, this must be my daughter–in–law? You’re even more beautiful in person than in the photos.”

“Hello,” Lily, caught off guard, greeted the woman politely. She reined in her usual roguish demeanor reined in

The woman was Loid’s mother, Melanie Jensen Lily had seen her photo while researching Loid.

Lily’s hand and guided her to the couch, her smile unwavering. “We couldn Lattend your engagement because Loid’s

all.” Lily replied

for a while. I’ll find time to invite you and your family for a meal,” Melanie said, increasingly satisfied with

sat nearby, completely ignored by his

at the thought of meeting

Melanie patted Lily’s

to marry your stepfather’s daughter, but she’s underage, so they chose you. I understand it must be hard for you. Being the stepdaughter of a wealthy family

married to Loid, we’ll treat you well, and the Martinez family will naturally treat

a simple thought. Lily was their daughter–in–law, and no one was allowed to mistreat her. Melucie wanted to ensure Lily had strong

and continued, “Inviting them to dinner is to show them that we’re very pleased with you

engagement, Melanie and Lold’s father couldn’t attend, but they asked Loid for details and photos of Lily Melanie wasn’t overly

was getting worse. He only had two months left to live, so getting him

determined to treat this girl well. Once a woman was engaged, their