My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

Chapter 266

Lily did not return to the classroom with Anya. Instead, she went to the principal’s office.

In the office, Joseph was leaning back against his chair. His expression was grave as he rubbed his temple.

The knocks on the door pulled him out of his thoughts. He straightened up and schooled his expression into neutrality. “Come in.”

Lily pushed the door open and walked into the office, Joseph stiffened at the sight of her before he frowned, “What are you doing back in school? Shouldn’t you rest for a few more days?”

He rose to pour her a glass of water, assessing her as he did. She seemed to be in good spirits, save for the trace of exhaustion that lined her features. Joseph reckoned she had to be tired after attending the auction in Bridgeport and taking care of her grandmother’s postmortem matters.

Lily took a sip of the warm water. “I’ve got to hit the books now that the SATS are just around the corner.”

The comer of Joseph’s mouth twitched. He was amused that she, of all people, needed to “hit the books“.

“So, to what pleasure do I owe this visit?” Joseph knew Lily wouldn’t look for him unless she needed something

to your attention,” Lily began. “Mr.

barked an exasperated laugh. “Oh, I’ve heard

pressed, her calm voice not entirely concealing the sharp and demanding

I’d love to do something about it, I can’t. You’ve been to Bridgeport. You should know that my family isn’t as powerful as before. As things are,

later, she looked up. “I’ve decided to accept the proposition you offered the other

froze as he registered her words. He bolted to his feet and demanded in disbelief, “You’re accepting

the procedure will

ear to ear, happy that Lily

done, Lily would be tied

to Bridgeport one of these days and tell your

tightened. “Is something about to happen

“It’s just a guess.”

on

nap. Instead, she took out her math workbook

had done these questions countless times, but she figured she was

opened the door and