Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 1: Missing Bride

Ruby’s heart swelled with warmth as she walked beside her mother through the grand hallways of the Quinn estate. Today was a big day—the day Ivy, her identical twin, would finally settle down.

"It’s good to see Ivy making this commitment," her mother said, adjusting the delicate lace on her sleeve. "I know Stefan losing his sight two weeks ago was unexpected, but love is about more than just seeing, isn’t it?"

Despite being dismissed that way, Ruby nodded, though she knew her sister well. Ivy had always been free-spirited, sometimes a little reckless, but she had seemed genuinely happy with Stefan before his accident.

She hoped she would be even happier after the marriage.

They reached the dressing room, the air filled with the lingering scent of roses and fresh linen.

A soft smile played on Ruby’s lips as she pushed the door open. "Ivy, it’s time to—" her words died in her throat when she realized the room was empty.

The makeup artist’s station was neatly arranged, the untouched bridal bouquet rested on the table, and most alarming of all—Ivy’s wedding gown lay abandoned on the chaise lounge.

Ruby’s mother furrowed her brows. "Where is she?" She glanced around, moving toward the closet as if expecting Ivy to jump out in a mischievous surprise.

"Ivy?" she called but was greeted with silence.

She and Ruby exchanged nervous glances before Ruby hurried to check the bathroom. But just like the room, it was empty.

"She’s not here. Where could she be?" Ruby muttered out loud enough to catch her mother’s ears.

"She wouldn’t just leave," her mother whispered, her voice laced with uncertainty.

"I’ll call her now. Maybe she just stepped out or something," Ruby said as she took out her phone to dial Ivy’s number.

She glanced at her mother nervously when the call didn’t connect. "It’s not connecting," Ruby said and narrowed her eyes when she recalled Ivy asking her two nights ago if she could ever marry a blind man.

she was thinking? Ruby mused, her heart skipping

this is not some sort of a sick joke on her side," Regina Quinn

said and her mother started

unease settled in Ruby’s chest. Ivy was unpredictable at times, but this was her wedding

had been actively involved in planning the wedding and had even been updating her about

way

when the door swung open

gown, she beamed as she stepped in, clearly expecting to

she’s ready," Elizabeth said brightly. "Stefan will be waiting at

faded as she glanced around. Her gaze

you both looking tense?" she asked, her voice sharp

forcing a reassuring smile. "Nothing. We were just waiting for Ivy.

envelope, partially hidden beneath

to it, her heart pounding fast in her rib cage as she hoped it wasn’t what she was

she picked it up, her fingers trembling slightly as she recognized

but I can’t marry a

words were simple but heavy,

the note from her. Elizabeth gasped softly, bringing a hand to her

this

wouldn’t do this." But even

Why would Ivy do this? She had always thought her sister loved Stefan, that their relationship was genuine. How could she just abandon him—on their wedding day and say she couldn’t marry

because of the accident he had been

could process the shock, Mrs. Winters phone started ringing with a call from her brother, probably to let her know they were at the church

the moment

for his bride," Fredrick said and