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 presence of an

supposed to marry Leid. But since your family sent Lily instead and they’re now engaged, it’s inappropriate for you to stay here. People who know the situation understand you’re her sister, but those who don’t

spoke with a sharp

His mother was impressive. He hadn’t said a word, and she was already defending Lily. He was curious about why his

stay,” Shannon

Lily even more. What was so special about this

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

could marry into the Laurier family, she would

Shannon, her expression

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

glanced up. She was a little surprised. No one had ever spoken up for her other than her grandmother. Usually, people would just criticize her for

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

a loss for words. After a

“Lily”

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