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.

pleased with Lily. She held Lily’s hand and guided her to the couch, her smile unwavering. “We

all.” Lily replied

to invite you and your family for a meal,”

nearby, completely ignored by

annoyed at the

Melanie patted Lily’s

chose you. I understand it must be

you’re married to Loid, we’ll treat you well, and the Martinez

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

“Inviting them to dinner is to show them that we’re very pleased with

and Lold’s father couldn’t attend, but they asked Loid for details and photos of Lily Melanie wasn’t overly concerned about Lily’s family background. Besides, she did have some selfish reasons

had two months left to live, so getting him married was meant to bring him joy

wasn’t 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