All Chapters of SUBSTITUTE BRIDE I WANT YOU BACK LILA : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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SHE'S BACK

Chapter 31She’s BackLilaBoth Olivia and I decided it was best to sleep. Whenever Anna was coming back we would meet her as sane parents instead of sleep drunken ones. Both of us had eye bags due to lack of sleep for so long and even I knew I needed the rest.We woke up the next day a little too late that I was grateful I had called the nanny because James was already on his way to school, I met him at the dining as he ate his breakfast, already ready to leave.When he saw both of us, he smiled at us, “Mommy, aunt Oli” he called us closer and then to my surprise, pinched us. I made a small sound, “Ouch, what was that for?” I asked him in shock.He shrugged, “You always warn me not to sleep late but you did, so that was my punishment.” Both Oli and I couldn’t help but laugh at his antics.“Well sorry my ling, I will make sure not to sleep in again” Olivia said, bowing down in mock respect. We all shared that laugh before everything moved forward and life became serious again.Once he

Last Updated : 2025-11-25

HOME

Chapter 32HomeLilaAnna, Olivia and I spent as much fun time as we could together before James came back. She was excited to see him as well. “I missed James mommy” she had said after a few hours had gone by.I smiled, I knew she had, “He missed you too darling. Don’t worry, he’ll be home soon and you both can play as much as you want to. I’ll even let you stay up past bed time” I promised her, knowing they would have a lot to catch up on.Soon time passed by and James was home. We had decided to surprise him with Anna so she wasn’t waiting for him at the door. Instead she was inside his sheets, lying as still as she could without giggling while we took him inside.He didn’t noticed her right away, he wanted to go to his toys immediately but I scolded him. instead he went to his bed and it was then he noticed the big bump. He lifted his sheets up and beamed when he saw Anna.He jumped on top of her, both of them a giggling mess but a happy mess at least. At every turn I had made sur

Last Updated : 2025-11-25

HE'S HERE

Chapter 33He’s HereLilaWe prepared dinner first, both Olivia and I like we had the day before. I wasn’t too interested in eating since lunch hadn’t yet full digested but Olivia wouldn’t listen to that. She insisted that I would eat and there wasn’t a choice.When we finished cooking, we served their food before going to get both of them. They woke up quickly since they were hungry.“What are we eating tonight mom?” Anna asked me, her eyes were red from sleep and she had those marks on her face, she looked adorable.I pretended to think about it, “Guess” I finally answered.She stared at me but then turned away. She hated those games of guess and I couldn’t blame her, I hated them just as much. It would be better if she saw it without having to guess which was why she sped up along with James to the dining.“Those two have too much energy” Olivia said, she shook her head and we shared a laugh. I felt much better then. Everything was going perfectly so far but at the same time, I had

Last Updated : 2025-11-26

KISS

Chapter 34KissLilaHe stared at me, something in his eyes telling me that he knew I had lied but he didn’t say anything else. “Alright then, if you say so. I agree. I do not know you. Now I want to know you, the old and new you”I stared at him blankly. I had wanted to hear this so many years ago but now the appeal wasn’t as strong anymore. “I don’t thin so Lucien, if you came here because of that then I’m sorry because it is not going to work. Unfortunately”He moved closer while I moved away from him before he could do anything else. “It’s best to leave now. Better not to argue about it”He sighed and turned around, making to leave as I had asked but stopped halfway through. He turned to look at me, “I’ll leave if you give me an answer to two things, honestly”I raised a brow looking at him for him to continue.“Who do you live here with?” his first question shocked me because I had made sure to cover all my tracks, what would cause him to know the truth?I shrugged, “Anybody that

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KEEPING THEM SAFE

CHAPTER 35Keeping them safeLila I put in the last piece of material, zipping my suitcase as I put it on the floor carefully. I had spent more than one week with the kids, and I knew that I couldn't spend more time here unless I was trying to risk Lily and her mother finding out everything that I was trying to hide. Olivia sighed, cocking her head to the side. “Did something happen?” I asked, and she looked away immediately. Luckily, I looked just in time to see the tears in her eyes. I walked over to her, turning her face to look at me properly. “What happened?” I asked again, and she sniffled. “I don't want you to go,” she whispered, and I was forced to take a step back. “I know that it sounds like the last thing I would say, but there. I've said it. The kids need you more, Lila. The nannies would never be enough.”“Aren't they doing a good job?” I asked, and she bit her lip like she didn't want to say something to offend me. “They are, but they need to be around their mother

Last Updated : 2025-11-27

SUSPICIONS

CHAPTER 36SuspicionsLucienGoing to work when Lila wasn't there seemed pointless. I didn't realize that she was the reason why I went to work until she wasn't there anymore. Even if we had only gone for lunch a few times, I missed that as well. Light was the one at the office, sending me documents that I needed to sign, and filling in for me during the meetings. I couldn't help but increase his raise. In as much as I needed the quiet that came from being at home, there was literally a banshee living with me. “Another day of not going to work?” She asked, with her lips unturned in a smirk. I could t tell if it was a smirk or if it was pain. Of course, speaking of the devil. My head was already aching at her voice. “Does that have anything to do with you?” I asked, and she looked away in hurt this time. “I mean, it's not like you're always at home. I'm not in your space. Go ahead for your little tea parties.”“Is it suddenly my fault?” She asked, walking over to me. “You should b

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WHOSE KIDS?

CHAPTER 37Whose Kids?LilaThere was a certain kind of pride that surrounded me as I walked into the hotel with my kids’ fingers entangled in mine. They were being so good so far, and I couldn't help but be glad. “You can take a separate room,” I said as I turned to Hannah. “I'll handle the kids. They're with their mother now.”Anna wrapped her hands around me at the mention of that. I felt my heart skip a beat. I knew that I never wanted to be away from them for a long as this. I never wanted what happened with Anna to happen again. It was tolerable that she didn't have any kind of traumatic experience. They didn't hurt her. But what was the assurance that they weren't going to do that soon enough?We all walked up to the reception, and they gave Hannah the room that I stayed before, while giving the kids and I a bigger suite. “Are we going to be going to school here?” James asked, and I couldn't help but nod, smiling at him. “You'd get to meet new friends too.” I whispered, as h

Last Updated : 2025-11-30

WHAT CHANGED?

CHAPTER 38What Changed?LilaMy body was still shaking as I managed to cross the street, heading right into Dante's apartment. It was hard putting Anna to sleep after Lucien was around. I couldn't tell if she had seen the kiss. Or anything that happened at all. If she did, she didn't mention anything about it. My phone rang just as I was about to ring the doorbell. I couldn't help but smile at myself as saw Olivia's number on the screen. I swiped right immediately. “Have I become the wicked witch that you couldn't even call to tell me you have landed safely?” She asked, and I groaned. “I'm so sorry. Things have just been busy with the kids around now. Hannah is taking care of them.”She hummed. “You're being the good mother you've always wanted to be. I think you're holding up pretty well. Any news from Lucien?” She asked, and I could feel my knees buckle. “He came around, kissed me, and Anna woke up. I'm not exactly sure that she saw anything. If she did, she didn't say.”“Wow,”

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EXTRA EFFORTS

CHAPTER 39Extra Efforts.LilaHannah and I headed back to the office, after I managed to call for another maid to come over to the hotel to take care of the kids. “I'm sorry I made you do work that you didn't even have to,” I said, and she flashed me a small smile as she ran her hands through her ponytail. “You really don't have to, ma'am,” she whispered. “You've been so busy, and besides. The kids are beauties.”“Thank you,” I said, unable to hold back my prideful smile. “They're mother is so proud of them.”I was this close to telling Hannah that they were actuLly my kids, but I couldn't bring myself to. I trusted her with everything in me, but I've already heard stories about how other assistants were being bought over. I couldn't help take that risk. Lily and her mother were going to go through any length. “There's another meeting with the creative director, and she told me that she has even more exciting news for you,” Hannah said, turning to me. I couldn't help but slightly

Last Updated : 2025-12-01

FOR THE MEDIA

CHAPTER 40For the MediaLucienLily grabbed her bag, and was about to head out of the office when I grabbed her wrist, pulling her to me. She landed right on my body, giving me a smirk. “Decided to be romantic today?” She asked, and I narrowed my eyes at her. My grip on her wrist tightened, and she cried out. “Why did you come here?” I asked, and she sighed. “I've been calling you all afternoon. I stopped over at the office, and Light told me that you've left the office ever since. I stopped over at all the restaurants that the both of you go to, and this was my last stop.”I couldn't help but feel disgusted at the way she was literally stalking me around. “I have a life outside our marriage that is literally falling apart, Lily,” I said, gritting my teeth. She faked hurt, annoying me even more. What was up with the new drama?“Our marriage isn't falling apart, Lucien. You just want out because my sister is suddenly more attractive than I am. Is it my fault that I started to get

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