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

Peter, usually so mild-mannered, flushed with anger.

Miles, on the other hand, completely lost it, rolling up his sleeves and yelling, "You cursed my mom! Let's see if you're still laughing when I'm done with you!" "Stop, Miles." Jessica, lying in the wheelchair, had woken up and was gesturing for him to come over.

Hearing Jessica's voice, Miles snapped out of his rage immediately, abandoning his argument with the nurse as he rushed back to Jessica's side.

"Mom! You're awake, how are you feeling?" Miles asked anxiously.

Peter joined him, worry etched on his face. "Honey!"

Jessica's gaze drifted over Peter, Miles, and around as if searching for someone else. But a hint of disappointment flickered in her eyes when she found no one.

Jessica forced herself to push past the pain, holding onto Miles' hand tightly. She spoke weakly. "Miles, don't get physical over this, let's go home instead. We don't need the treatment!"

Jessica hadn't even finished speaking when she started coughing violently, a bright streak of blood splattering onto Miles' shirt.

"Mom!" Miles choked out in anguish, dropping to his knees and pulling her close, holding her trembling body.

three of them into a tight embrace, a quiet sense of despair settling

If you can't afford treatment, take it outside; you've already dirtied the floor we just cleaned. If you don't leave now, I'll call security." "Shut your mouth!" Audrey turned

unexpected wave of fear creeping over

at the nurse, Audrey's voice was fierce. "One more

saved earlier. As soon as the line

nurse froze, her hand pausing over the phone. She muttered, 'This woman actually knows our vice president?' Then the color drained from the nurse's

Hospital on the first floor. There's a patient with a critical tumor here who urgently needs surgery. I was hoping you could help expedite it." "Sorry, Ms. Rhodes, but that's not something I can do." Norman cut her off coldly, not giving

she noted the sudden shift in tone. Norman used to call her Audrey and treat her warmly, like family. Now, he was addressing her as Ms. Rhodes, distant and

likely on behalf of Dominic, who was obviously still

opened her mouth to try again, but the line cut off abruptly. She couldn't believe

no other choice, Audrey dialed a different number saved under

send a message. Suddenly,

coincidence? I call his uncle, and here he comes, like

this family's been causing trouble here all morning. They refuse to leave unless they can see Dr. Grant.