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.

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

at all.” Lily

while. I’ll find time to invite you and your family for

sat nearby, completely ignored by his

the thought of meeting the

Melanie patted Lily’s

supposed to marry your stepfather’s daughter, but she’s underage, so they chose you. I understand

Loid, we’ll treat you well, and the Martinez family

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

is to show them that we’re very pleased with you as our daughter–in–law. You

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

so getting him

angry when she learned that the Martinez family refused to marry Shannon and instead sent the stepdaughter. Instead, she was determined to treat this girl well. Once a woman was engaged, their reputation would take a hit. So, Melanie was