After His First Love Died I Became the Stand-in Lover

Vera had always been Erik's contractual stand-in. When his idealized first love returned, Vera was diagnosed with cancer. Determined to leave Erik, she decided to end their arrangement. However, after years in this agreement, Erik had unknowingly developed feelings for her. The moment Vera told him their contract was over, he finally realized his true feelings for her—only to be hit with the devastating news of her death. Years later, a woman named Vena, now an internationally renowned designer, appeared in his life. Erik was convinced that his Vera had come back to him. But why did she have a kid with her?