The Substitute Wife of a Paralyzed CEO のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Victoria crouched in front of Logan's wheelchair, her fingers slowly twisting his legs to relax them. Her eyes were attentive, looking for the small signs that had been the main focus of their therapy sessions for the past month.“Just one more time, Mr. Logan. This time slowly.”From her point of view, Victoria could see that today was different. Logan's leg response was occurring more frequently than before. Even the man himself admitted that he could feel his calf muscles tighten a little. After almost two years of no sensation in his legs, wasn't this tremendous progress?Logan sighed heavily, his face slightly sour. “I've done it many times, Woman. You want me to be a robot, don't you?” he muttered in a tone full of complaint, as usual.However, despite his reluctant voice, Logan did as he was asked. And after the gentle massage that Victoria had given him earlier, the man moved his toes again—faintly, but clearly enough

Victoria carefully placed a cup of warm lemon tea on the table. The aroma filled the room, which was decorated with dark wood and dim lighting.“Here's your tea, Mr. Logan,” she said quietly, making sure her voice remained calm even though her mind was in turmoil.The man glanced briefly at the cup, then looked back at her intently. His blue eyes looked sharp in the light of the lamp.“So... can you talk properly now?”Victoria frowned. ”I've been able to talk all along.”“But why are you so scared as if I were a ghost?” Logan replied sarcastically. ”In case you've forgotten, this is my office. And why are you here? Don't you have a room that you have to sleep on the sofa?”Tonight Logan sounded more talkative than usual. His expression was livelier, not as rigid as when he met Grace a few hours ago.Victoria knew why. Logan played his role perfectly in front of his aunt—not only to protect himself, but also her and Ben.Although Ben initially worked under Grace's orders for money, th

Victoria sat in the hospital garden with a blank look on her face. Her thoughts wandered to many things—Abigail lying weak in the treatment room, her angry words to Logan, and Grace's offer that felt like a subtle trap.The sound of soft footsteps approached. Anna, one of the nurses who had been taking care of Abigail from the start, looked at her sympathetically.“Are you okay, Miss Victoria?” she asked gently.Victoria raised her head, trying to smile even though her heart was still heavy. ”I'm fine. It's just that ... I think Abigail is doing better than before.”Her hands squeezed each other, trying to ease the anxiety that bound her chest. Although most of her words were true, the real reason she was here was Logan's words.How could that man say such a thing so easily?Anna patted her shoulder softly. “Calm down, Miss Victoria. I'm sure Abigail can get through this difficult time. She's a strong girl, like her mother.”The words brought a little warmth to her heart. ”You're righ

Victoria had just returned to Abigail's treatment room when sleepiness struck again. She sighed, trying to gather the energy left after her long conversation with Logan.“I need to sleep,” she murmured, half-whispering to herself.“Get enough rest.”The voice made her turn her head. She almost forgot about Logan, who was now standing in the doorway, staring at her with a difficult look in his eyes. Victoria just nodded slowly in response, letting the man leave without another word.Ben, who was standing not far from Logan, also said goodbye with a respectful nod before they both left the hospital.Victoria stared blankly at the door of Abigail's treatment room again.“What ... should I reconsider Logan's words?” she thought to herself. There were many things that bothered her mind, but she knew it wasn't the right time to make big decisions. She had to calm down first.Inside the room, Abigail was still asleep with a pale face. The IV was still attached to her small hand, while the me

“Abigail's condition is much better. But you still have to consider my advice, Victoria. Don't delay too long.”Chris's voice sounded firm, but still sincere. The look in his eyes showed deep concern. “As the doctor who treated Abigail from the start, I am trying my best for her condition.”Victoria nodded in understanding. She knew very well how much attention Chris paid to her daughter. I don't know how much help that man has given since Abigail was too young to understand that she had to visit the hospital often just to make sure her health remained stable.“You too, Victoria. Take care of your health. Your face is too pale. Get enough rest.”A slight smile appeared on Victoria's lips. “Is it that bad?”Chris nodded without hesitation. He wasn't the only one to say it. Logan had also repeatedly asked her to rest, not to mention Chelsea and Ben who kept warning her not to push herself too hard.They even urged her not to hesitate to ask for help if needed.Victoria was used to doing