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

magnited. She felt like the kind of woman who flinted around outside while keeping a man at home. And Alistair, the man she kept at home, was actually apologizing to her for not picking her up. Suddenly, Audrey felt extremely guilty and said softly.

really. Mr. Fletcher called me

seem to be quite familiar with Mr. Fletcher Audrey asked, confused. Didn't he live in Willowdale

"Our company had a previous cooperation with St. Johnson

Audrey nodded thoughtfully.

hospital. However, just thinking that he used up

significant favor for

to tell him

even considering such a small matter as her fear of going home alone.

wasn't really anything between her and Eric but just a bit of old acquaintance from student

hiding

crawled over her foot suddenly Glancing down, she saw a big, dark thing dart out

Audrey screamed. Almost instinctively, she jumped onto Alistair beside her. Her arms wrapped tightly around his neck, her legs clamped firmly

held onto him desperately, burrowing into his embrace, her body trembling slightly. Just thinking