My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

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Eliza was clearly shameless. It was just so frustrating to see. "How on earth did I used to be best friends with someone like her? Audrey wondered.

The moment Audrey let out her sneering, cold snort, the whole vibe in the room changed. "Eliza, you're so full of yourself now, huh? You should be living the dream after I let you take everything from me, yet here you are, sulking all the time. Aren't you tired of it?" Eliza's expression froze for a second, but then she went back to her usual look of hurt. She choked out, "Audrey, I think you've got it all wrong. I never meant for it to happen!"

She put on a heartbroken act, wiping away fake tears as she continued. "It's all because I had such a rough childhood, and that's made me so weak. I just end up being a burden. I'm so sorry! I'll just leave."

She started to head for the door, but Fiona, who had been feeling heartbroken watching this unfold, quickly stopped her. "Eliza, come back! This is your home. You don't have to go, Fiona said gently.

Although they hadn't done the paternity test yet, Fiona had already decided in her heart that Eliza was her daughter. There was no way she could let her leave. Besides, Eliza had been through so much-her whole life was a tough story.

leave, Eliza looked down, hiding her emotions, and begged, "Mrs. Rhodes, please, let me go. Audrey will

bit, her tear-streaked face looking more fragile by the second. Fiona hugged her tightly, patting her back as her

glanced at Dominic with those red, watery eyes. "Dominic, I'm really sorry for how things turned out and for causing you to fight with Audrey. You should talk to her. I know it's been tough with everything you've been through

"Audrey, why do you have to

the once gentle and understanding Audrey turned

it's already happened. Just let

like everyone-her mother who raised her, her boyfriend of years-were both

had been ruined, yet it felt like she was the one being accused

Eliza was still quietly sobbing, and neither Fiona

added, "Audrey, why are you just standing there? Go comfort Eliza! Apologize to her. She's not well, and