A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Lyana smiled and shook her head.

– I’m not cold.

Her gaze inadvertently fell to the table beside her. There was red wine and desserts on the table. It seemed that Vincent had specially asked someone to prepare them.

– What do you want to tell me ?

Lyana went straight to the point. If Lucas weren’t sick, she would be quite willing to stay here and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the town of An with Vincent. However, she was still very worried about Lucas.

– It’s a strawberry pastry that I had someone make specially. She should be your favorite.

Vincent did not respond to Lyana immediately. His gaze fell on the small table.

Lyana took a piece of cake. It melted in his mouth. The soft, delicate texture was her favorite flavor. Also, she didn’t find the cake greasy after eating it.

– Delicious. Has the family changed heads? Lyana smiled at Vincent.

– It comes from elsewhere, said Vincent, his gaze lingering on the face of Lyana.

– You suggested hiding your identity today. Have you thought about getting divorced?

Lyana was drinking red wine with this pastry. The taste was amazing.

She was eating happily, but she didn’t expect Vincent to bring up the past.

– How is it possible ?

Lyana mocked Vincent silently, but she didn’t show it on her face. She looked at Vincent with a smile.

– It’s so good to be Mrs. Sanchez. A lot of people would do anything to be Mrs. Sanchez.

– For you, Lucas is just a child you just met a short time ago. For his own good, you want me to lie to the whole Sanchez family? Vincent raised his eyebrows, staring unblinkingly at Lyana.

Lyana didn’t expect Vincent to be so sweet when he arrived. Now he questions her.

He was truly an unpredictable man!

Of course, she didn’t dare to reveal her true thoughts. Her lips curled slightly and she said quietly:

– Lucas is so obedient. I like him a lot too. It’s normal for me to take care of his feelings. Besides, logically, he should call me godmother.

Vincent did not speak. His gaze remained fixed on Lyana, as if he wanted to see something different in her eyes.

Lyana smiled at Vincent and leaned closer to him.

– Aren’t you very worried about him too? I do this for your good.

Vincent’s slender fingers gripped the wine glass firmly. He emptied it in one gulp, got up and entered.

Lyana looks at Vincent in confusion, not understanding what she said was wrong. She got up hastily and rushed to Vincent’s back.

– What are you doing ?

– I am coming down from the mountain.

Lyana hastened to run after Vincent. However, he was walking a bit too fast, so she could only jog.

– Walk more slowly.

She really didn’t understand what Vincent was doing.

Lyana followed Vincent down the long hallway of the villa. The hallway was dark, and she couldn’t see Vincent. She could only hear Vincent’s footsteps getting further and further away.

Darkness enveloped and suffocated him.

Lyana felt a shiver run down her spine. She hurriedly wrapped her clothes around her, the panic in her heart gradually increasing.

She had wanted to take out her phone to turn on the light, but when she thought she had left it in Lucas’ room, she knew something was wrong.

– Vincent, can you wait for me?

Lyana screamed, feeling a bit anxious.

– Why are you screaming? I can hear you.

Vincent’s voice came from the front. Lyana breathed a sigh of relief. It looked like he hadn’t gotten very far.

At that moment, a hand grabbed hers.

– Ah, let me go! Do not touch me.

Lyana couldn’t help but scream.

Memories of that night five years ago surged like a rising tide.

She was locked in a dark room. She was about to leave when a hand grabbed her wrist and held her down. The hand tightened, and she fell back on the bed.

– Do not touch me. Go away.

Lyana screamed hysterically. She wanted to withdraw her hand, but she couldn’t. She was shaking, completely immersed in that night five years ago.

She hated when others approached her, especially men.

Lyana’s body was shaking even more. All she wanted was to escape from this room.

… .

Sensing something was wrong with Lyana, Vincent tightened his grip on her hand, not daring to let go.

Previously, he had thought that Lyana was simply afraid of the dark. Why was his reaction so drastic? It was a bit like victim syndrome.

Could something have happened to him in the dark?

It was unlikely.

Previously, he had someone investigate Lyana. Her identity was very clean, and there was nothing wrong with her.

Could it be that she has changed her personal information?

It’s logic. Lyana was able to give orders to the people of Matheo Harris. How could she change such a small thing so easily?

Vincent’s brow furrowed more and more. If they hadn’t been through so much together, he would certainly have thought Lyana had ulterior motives.

But now he knew that Lyana was a pawn used by the Dubois family. She had no choice but to marry him.

– Liana…

Vincent called quietly.

Lyana’s body shook even more violently, and her coat fell to the floor. She seemed to be immersed in pain, as if she was still enduring the torture.

– No, please don’t come…

Please…

When Vincent heard that word, his heart skipped a beat.

When they were at MY, Lyana had brought William out of Alexandre Walker’s villa, alone and in a good mood.

She was as sweet as water when she was with Lucas.

When she faced him, her fox eyes were still shining with cunning.

At that moment, it was the first time he had heard Lyana say the word “please” helplessly and desperately.Property © 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.

Fear, despair, helplessness, pity…

These negative emotions had taken hold of Lyana, as if they wanted to drag her into the abyss.

Five years ago, this girl was exactly like Lyana now and was about to go to hell. He clearly remembers this girl pleading with him in that voice.

However, their voices were different.

Vincent let go. Hearing the commotion, he knew that Lyana had already curled up near the wall.

– Wait for me.

With that, Vincent turned and walked down the hall. He had designed this villa himself, so he knew where the main switch was.

Walking towards the electrical room, Vincent opened the door and groped around in the dark. Then he pushed the main switch up.

The initially dark villa instantly brightened up.

At first, Vincent was not used to the brightness of the lights. He blinked and gradually got used to it.

He rushed towards Lyana.

At this time, the hallway was empty. Only a coat was left on the floor.

Suddenly, the scene from that night five years ago resurfaced in Vincent’s mind.

The bed was a mess, and there was a woman’s coat on the floor.

Vincent felt an emptiness in his heart. He looked around but didn’t see Lyana.

It’s strange. Where had she gone?

He didn’t hear any footsteps. There were no rooms or doors around the long hallway, which meant Lyana had to head for the small garden at the back of the villa.

Vincent quickly headed for the garden. He looked around but didn’t see Lyana.

Vincent was about to leave when he saw Lyana curled up under a tree next to the swing. She held her head in her hands, as if she had been abandoned by the whole world.

Vincent’s heart ached. Looking at Lyana, he didn’t know how to get her out of her pain.

He crouched down and stayed beside her, accompanying her silently. He understood that Lyana was probably in the same situation as him. She suffered from a mental illness. When she was sick, she did not want to communicate with anyone.