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

Chapter 148

Realizing that the Harper family's capture was likely Alistair's doing. Audrey felt a surge of emotion in her heart as she listened to Jessica continue on the phone. "Audrey, I know she's your nominal grandmother,

"Yet she doesn't even recognize your dad, her own son. You don't need to show her any filial piety. Just pretend you're unaware of the situation and live your life in peace."

Jessica worried that if Audrey learned about the Harper family's arrest, she might feel sentimental and soften her heart to help them.

What Jessica didn't know was that the Harper family had been involved in Audrey's kidnapping, and there was no way she could ever forgive them.

Since the past couldn't be changed, and to avoid upsetting Jessica and harming her health, Audrey decided to stay silent about the kidnapping incident.

After chanting for a while longer, Jessica tentatively asked. "Audrey, when are you going to bring your husband home for a meal?"

Audrey paused. If it were before, she would have readily agreed to let Alistair meet her family, but now..

1. Jessica added understandingly. "If it's not convenient, that's okay......."

Noticing Audrey's hesitation.]

head. "It's not that it's inconvenient. It's just that he's really busy with work. I'll

"Alright, Jessica replied.

meet Alistair. She simply found it awkward to ask for a divorce without having seen in person Moreover, since Alistair had helped her while she was hospitalized, it was only right to meet him for a meal as a way to show her gratitude. Audrey felt somewhat troubled. She wanted Alistair to meet her parents, but his status was just too lofty. Besides,

came out, he found Audrey sitting on the couch, lost in thought. The television was

sat down beside her, gently brushing his damp fingers against

you thinking about? You look so absorbed, he

back to reality and stared at him. Her eyes were so

felt a twinge of worry.

"My mom called earlier. She wants to invite you over for

raised an eyebrow. "Sure,

olding countless unexpressed emotions,

if Audrey would accept them. Now that they had acknowledged each other, it was time for him to meet them. Feeling a bit guilty,

I am, there's always time to meet your family. For our first meeting, I'll make sure to bring some nice gifts," Alistair replied. As Alistair stood up to leave, Audrey quickly grabbed his hand. Biting her lip, she hesitated

A

might... try to persuade

again.

changed the subject. "I have a lot of work piled up from being away for the past few days, so I really don't have time to meet them right now. How about