Chapter 5 No, I don't need your money.

Nancy smiled upon hearing Daniel's words. "I guess you still haven't believed me when I said I'm a doctor."

Her words made Daniel a little uncomfortable.

She continued to say, "I suggest giving Grandma a comprehensive physical examination, but you can also hide the truth from her because keeping her happy is important for recovery. I'll formulate a special treatment plan based on her health report. I'll ask my mentor to help with the diagnosis."

Daniel sighed in relief when he heard Nancy's words. "I'll pass you a copy of Grandma's report. The doctor has already informed me about this, and I told him to hide it from Grandma."

Nancy was not surprised by his response. She lamented, "The doctors have it tough. Not only does he have to help Grandma lie to you, but he also has to help you lie to Grandma. In any case, I can see you're very close to your grandmother."

Daniel replied in a low voice, "My grandma raised me. She's my closest relative."

Nancy nodded. "Don't worry, Grandma will recover in three months to six months."

Seeing Nancy's determination, Daniel's eyes light up.

Nancy could empathize with Daniel so she said, "My mother was also my only relative. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to treat her. You and Grandma are so close. I'll do my best to cure her so you won't have regrets like mine."

"Thank you, Nancy," Daniel said sincerely.

Nancy said with a smile, "I still haven't thanked you for marrying me today."

Daniel only looked at her and did not reply.

Nancy looked at him calmly as she said, "You probably don't understand why I have to get married today... To the extent that I would even marry a stranger..." a bitter smile appeared on her face as she continued to say, "My mother chose this day for me to get married. She said that I'll definitely have a lifetime of happiness if I get married today. She left me some inheritance... To receive the inheritance, I have to show my marriage certificate."

A surprised expression appeared on Daniel's face when he heard her explanation.

Nancy chuckled self-deprecatingly before she said, "My mother and my fiancé's mother were good friends, they were the ones who arranged our marriage. They sealed up the item my mother left me and came up with this rule as a joke...Unexpectedly... Heh, well, life is so full of surprises..."

"What did she leave you?" Daniel changed the topic, not wanting her to dwell on her fiancé's betrayal.

Nancy shook her head and replied, "I don't know. Not long after my mother died of an illness, my aunt had a car accident and passed away. They didn't manage to tell me what was left behind for me. I want to obtain it as soon as possible since it's the last thing she left for me."

When she finished speaking, her eyes brimmed with tears.

Upon seeing this, Daniel poured a glass of water and silently handed it to Nancy.

After composing herself, she continued, "Daniel, I've already achieved my goal. I guess you can say we're partners now. For your grandmother's health, we'll have to maintain this relationship for half a year at least. When Grandma gets better, we'll tell her the truth. Of course, if you and your girlfriend get back together, I can go through the divorce procedures with you at any time."

Nancy had always been straightforward and frank so she did not beat around the bush and spoke bluntly.

"I don't have a girlfriend," Daniel said quietly.

Nancy only smiled in response. 'If you didn't have a girlfriend, why did you go to the Civil Affairs Bureau in the first place? Don't tell me you went there in hopes of picking up a random woman to marry?'

"I planned to fake marriage with an acquaintance of mine to appease Grandma. Miss Cooper and I... we're family friends. She's in the entertainment industry and has used me for publicity before. In the past, Grandma was delighted when she saw our dating news. I was planning to divorce her after Grandma recovers. However, I didn't expect her to refuse me at the last minute. If I didn't meet you, I would probably have to pay a female employee of mine to fake a marriage." Daniel smiled bitterly. "You've seen Grandma's temper. I'm left with no choice but to acquiesce to her request."

Nancy nodded sympathetically.

Daniel looked at her and continued to say, "Grandma is very smart and observant. If we are even negligent in our daily interactions, she'll definitely find out. Therefore, I'd like to invite you to move in and act like a loving couple with me in front of Grandma. I'm sure you know it's conducive to Grandma's condition for her to be happy and have a healthy state of mind."

Nancy nodded in agreement. "Okay, but I have two conditions. You must agree to it first."

He asked, "Okay, what are the conditions?"

"First, I still have to go to school, and I have to take care of the studio my mother left me. Please don't interfere with my private life. Second, since we're just husband and wife in name, I hope you won't overstep the boundaries."

An expression of delight flitted across Daniel's face as he nodded. "Okay. I'm willing to transfer half of my property under my name to you when Grandma recovers as long as you stay with her and make her happy!"

Nancy smiled and refused his offer. "No, I don't need your money."

He said with a sigh, "But, I have nothing to offer you except money. The only thing I can do is to give you my heart and soul." It seemed as though he was speaking to himself during the later half of his words.

Nancy was taken aback when she heard his words. She thought, perhaps, she had misheard him.

At this moment, Sara's excited voice rang from the living room. "Young Master, Miss Nancy... No, I mean Young Lady, the Old Madam is awake!"