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

Chapter

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Dominic looked at Kevin and Zephyra's smug expressions, feeling a mix of alienation and disdain. 'Do they really believe Audrey will ever kneel and apologize to them?' he muttered. Unable to hold back anymore, Dominic snapped coldly, "Enough! Stop talking about it. Audrey will never apologize to you."

Audrey had long stopped caring about being Mrs. Hayes.

Seeing Dominic defend Audrey, Zephyra was sad. At the same time, a flicker of anger also appeared. 'How can he still be standing up for Audrey?' she thought.

"You've been bewitched by that bitch. And now, you're still protecting her," Zephyra shouted, her voice laced with venom.

Hearing this, Dominic lowered his gaze, a bitter smile appearing. "I wish I could protect her, but it's too late. She doesn't want me anymore."

Dominic was the one who'd been left behind. For a moment, he looked hollow, like all his strength had been drained, his eyes empty and shoulders slumped. Zephyra failed to notice his pain. She only felt satisfaction and said, "Well, at least she had the decency to walk away."

longer the Rhodes family's daughter. You

talking!" Dominic cut her off, pressing his hands to his ears. "It's you two. You were always in my ear, saying she

continued, "You say you support everything I do, but in reality,

whispering to him that Audrey was unsuitable, that her family was beneath theirs, that

memories now cut into Dominic like a knife. He felt his chest tighten as he whispered, his voice trembling, "I'm so done. If it weren't for you two, I wouldn't

at him,

a call from Willowdale. It was his mother,

married? Who's your wife? Why didn't you tell me about something

too?

account still had mutual friends of Dominic's, and posting now would likely stir up endless questions. Imagining people assuming Alistair

went to the kitchen to heat some milk for Alistair. He'd been working so hard,

to knock, but stopped when she overheard

I didn't mean to keep the marriage a secret," Alistair

She knew she should walk away, but her feet wouldn't move, and she found herself