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.]

just that he's really busy with work.

"Alright, Jessica replied.

helped her while she was hospitalized, it was only right to meet him for a meal as a way to show her gratitude.

couch, lost in thought. The television was still on,

sat down beside her, gently brushing his damp

You look so absorbed, he

stared at him. Her eyes were

a twinge of worry.

earlier. She wants

an

olding countless unexpressed emotions,

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

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

A

you and might... try to

again.

he didn't want to be sidelined a Quickly, Alistair changed the subject. "I have a lot of work piled