A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

“Five years ago !”

She pursed her lips. She had received the older brother’s letter four years ago.

What she was sure now was that Elder Brother was still alive and well. As to why he didn’t appear, she didn’t know.

Seeing that Lyana was deep in thought, Vincent took her in his arms and looked at her.

“Lia, you could have chosen not to marry me. Why did you marry me?

Lyana’s body was pressed against Vincent’s. She felt a little uncomfortable and wanted to back up a bit, but she didn’t expect Vincent to be pressed so hard against her that she had no choice but to stay rooted to the ground.

Vincent’s eyes were restless.

He still remembered when the lights in the little villa on the mountain had dimmed. Lyana’s fear of him was still evident.

Anyone who could react like that must have been hurt.

It is very likely that she was injured before.

He remembered Lyana’s expression when she mentioned Pablo. His throat moved slightly. Could it be that she was saved by Pablo after being wronged?

Vincent really didn’t want his imagination to run wild, but his mind didn’t seem to be listening to him. He frowned and enunciated each word clearly.

“Lia, did you marry me for him?”

Vincent’s voice was low and raspy, with a hint of depth and softness.

She met Vincent’s gaze and was about to refuse when she heard Vincent say:

“I want to hear the truth.

The truth ?

He was very sincere with her!

Lyana’s breathing tightened and she breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this matter could no longer be hidden.

She smiled at Vincent and said calmly,

“I got married into the family thanks to him.

Vincent’s dark eyes darkened, like the dark night sky without any light, bringing endless fear.

She could clearly feel Vincent’s body stiffen. He gave off a cold aura, getting colder and colder, as if he wanted to freeze her.

Noticing that Vincent was angry, she was quick to explain:

“I didn’t contact him until four years ago. Then someone gave me a letter. When I opened it and saw the token inside, I realized it was a letter from Elder Brother.

“He wanted me to help you cure your illness.

As she spoke, she tugged gently on Vincent’s sleeve.

“He’s my older brother. Naturally, I am ready to help him. However, there are many people around you who protect you. I couldn’t approach you without thinking, lest you take me for someone with ulterior motives. If you don’t want to let me treat your illness, I won’t be able to respond to Elder Brother’s request.

Vincent’s expression softened a lot, and the air temperature gradually rose.

– A year ago, the Dubois family came to see me and asked me to marry you in the name of Ines Dubois. I thought that if I became your wife, you would be willing to let me treat your disease, so I agreed.

She smiled at Vincent and continued,

“I haven’t contacted the older brother since. Do not think too much.

Vincent lowered his gaze, staring unflinchingly at Lyana. Her long eyelashes reflected a row of weak figures.

His dark eyes gradually lit up. He was a little surprised, but also very happy.

Vincent’s thin lips parted slightly.

– Really ?

“Of course it’s true. What else could it be?

She took Vincent’s hand. She tilted her head slightly and asked innocently:

– Do you think there is something else?

He looked at Lyana with a burning gaze, as if he wanted to see her heart through her eyes.

Vincent’s gaze was too hot for Lyana to bear. She swallowed and looked away uncomfortably, wanting to take the opportunity to leave.

However, he still held his waist.

Elke let go of Vincent’s other hand and tried to push his hand away from her waist, but Vincent’s grip was too strong.

– Hmm, I have something else to do. I want to go…

Before she could finish speaking, she heard Vincent’s deep voice coming from above her head.

“Shouldn’t you be sleeping?”

– I do not sleep. I’m not sleepy at all.

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt Vincent tighten his grip on her waist.

“There is no end to your work. You should sleep at bedtime.

With that, he grabbed Lyana’s hand without hesitation and pulled her to the bed.

She wanted to withdraw her hand, but Vincent’s grip was too strong. She couldn’t do it at all.

Remembering Vincent’s look just now, Lyana’s ears turned red uncontrollably. Before she could react, she was pressed against the bed by Vincent.

They were both facing each other. She could clearly hear Vincent’s heart beating over and over. It was so clear.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

His heart started racing involuntarily, too. Both were racing, much faster than their usual heartbeats.

Lyana’s mind went blank for a moment. She couldn’t help but ask,

– Vincent, what do you like about me?

“I just love you for who you are.

She was a little stunned by his words. She didn’t understand at all what he meant.

What kind of response was that?

For some reason, she remembered that night five years ago. What happened that night was her nightmare, a nightmare she couldn’t get rid of.

Even after so long, she still couldn’t get over it.

The confusion in Lyana’s eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a trace of pain. She said softly,

– Vincent, in fact, if you really knew everything about me, you might not love me anymore.

Because I am not worthy of being loved!

Sadness has accumulated in Lyana’s heart.