My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

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When the Laurier family decided to set up an arranged marriage with the Martinez family, Melanie had already investigated the Martinez family’s background. She had seen photos of every member and recognized Shannon immediately.

“Yes,” Shannon said sweetly with a well–behaved smile.

“Why are you here?” Melanie was accustomed to dealing with all kinds of people and immediately saw through shannon’s pretense. Her expression darkened.

Shannon lowered her head shyly.

“Lily just arrived at Lagersfield, so I’m here to keep her company for a while until she gets settled.”

Though Shannon tried her best to appear meek, Melanie was still annoyed by her.

“This isn’t appropriate, is it?” Melanie released Lily’s hand and sat up straight.

friendly demeanor was gone, replaced by the authoritative

engaged, it’s inappropriate for you to stay here.

with

was impressive. He hadn’t said a word, and she was already

one who asked me to stay,” Shannon said, tears welling

more. What was so special about this wretched girl that Melanie would defend

thought this situation only made her more determined to win Loid over. Since Melanie was willing to defend this country bumpkin, it meant that Melanie was a reasonable person and

the Laurier family, she would

Shannon,

kind to refuse you. She wasn’t raised in your family and just got engaged. She

was a little surprised. No one had ever spoken up for her other than her grandmother. Usually, people would just criticize her for being poorly raised whenever she

was defending her without even knowing the full story. She felt a bump in her throat. Taking a deep breath, she looked

so blunt and was at a loss for words. After a

“Lily”

soft–hearted,” Melanie said. She glanced at Lily, who was casually playing with