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

"Audrey..." Dominic started to take a step forward, wanting to go after her, but Eliza suddenly wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.

A delicate, almost boneless figure pressed against his back, and a pained, weak voice sounded right next to his ear. "Dominic, my stomach hurts so much. Can you take me to the hospital?"

Dominic turned to see Eliza's pitiful face, and for the first time, a sense of disgust arose in him. 'If it weren't for her, would Audrey be so determined to leave me?' he thought.

With a tense face, Dominic peeled Eliza's hands off his waist and snapped, "Cut it out. Your physical exam didn't show any issues."

'Does she really think I'm a fool?' Dominic muttered.

Under the warm glow of the lights, Eliza's face went pale. She gripped the corner of his shirt, whispering, "Dominic, are you doubting me? I've never lied to you."

Eliza felt completely thrown off, yet kept up her feeble, helpless act.

Dominic wanted to chase after Audrey, but now he could only watch her walk farther away, feeling even more frustrated.

away. Isn't it just because you want me for yourself?" But it was useless now. Whenever he saw Eliza, Dominic could only think of

face, Eliza panicked. "Dominic, it's not like that. Did

I don't want to hear her name from you

to believe Eliza's words, letting himself

back now, Eliza was nothing but a fleeting thrill. The only person Dominic had ever seriously thought about

trembling. "Dominic..." she whimpered, filled

he

shouted after

Dominic froze in

restaurant and went straight to her car, fuming over his

think I'd ever take him

Audrey was brooding over it, Alistair opened the car door and slid in beside

him. Noticing her somber expression, Alistair recalled a recent call from Logan,

Despite Alistair's initial refusal, John insisted on having the kitchen prepare a fresh batch of dishes. Just then, Logan had called. "Alistair,