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

Chapter 61

Pursing her lips. Audrey looked up slightly at Alistair and whispered, "What are you doing here?"

Alistair lowered his eyes, taking in the nervousness and guilt of the woman before him. He sighed inwardly and then grasped her hand. "The elevator broke down, and I was afraid you'd be scared, so I came down to get you" His palm was broad and warm, his fingers threading through her, holding her hand firmly.

How could he be so thoughtful? Audrey felt a slight stirring in her thoughts and obediently allowed him to lead her

Together, they walked into the dimly lit stairwell, where the lights seemed to be malfunctioning, flickering on and off. A green glow from a sign the corner of the wall added an eerie atmosphere.

Audrey felt a chill run down her spine, and she subily shifted her steps to move closer to the man beside her.

Noticing her subtle movements, Alistair flashed a faint smile, and be tightened his grip on her hand.

He initiated a conversation. "Sorry, I had business today and couldn't pick you up from the hospital. I won't let you come home alone again

for not picking her up. Suddenly, Audrey felt extremely guilty and said softly. "I should be the one apologizing. I

really. Mr. Fletcher called me Alistair chuckled

Didn't he live in Willowdale before?

succinctly. "Our company had a previous cooperation with

Audrey nodded thoughtfully.

was normal for a tech company to cooperate with a hospital. However, just thinking that he used up

significant favor for

dare to tell him

her, even considering such a small matter as her fear

bit of old acquaintance from student days. It didn't seem like something

hiding

a deep breath, ready to confess to Alistair, when something crawled over her foot suddenly Glancing down, she saw a big, dark thing dart out from her

she jumped onto Alistair beside her. Her arms wrapped tightly around his neck, her legs clamped firmly around his waist, terrified

body trembling slightly. Just thinking about that repulsive creature crawling over her feet made her even consider chopping off her fool "Did did the rat