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

Chapter 226

Jessica lugged the bags into the taxi, finally feeling a bit relieved after the ordeal.

She was a bit uneasy because Alistair treated her like she was his mom even though she met him for the first time today,

Is there something off about this son-in-law?

The more she thought about it, the more worried Jessica became She quickly took out her phone to call her husband.

Peter had just dropped off a customer. He was about to make a turn when he received his wife's call. Smiling, he said. "Honey, I'm coming back home. I brought you your favorite cake" Jessica said, "I don't feel like having any cakes! Something very bad is happening!"

Her eyebrow furrowed and she sounded extremely serious

Peter was startled, wondering if her illness had struck her again. He quickly said, "It's okay, honey, don't be afraid. I'll be right back. I'll drive you to the hospital Don't worry."

He repeatedly asked her not to be scared but his hands which were holding the steering wheel were slightly shaking. Jessica felt a bit speechless. Then she said, "I'm not sick or anything Why do you want me to go to the hospital

Only then did Peter realize he had misunderstood her. He was immediately relieved. He explained, "Honey, don't be upset! When you mentioned something very bad, I thought you were again. Your health is the most important thing to me

all

after

happier. She smiled, "Who says only things about me are

quickly asked, "What happened to Audrey? Is she doing

worked all day. He initially wanted to take a day off to comfort his daughter after learning what happened to her, but Jessica didn't allow

"She isn't

we all believe she wouldn't hurt. anyone on purpose? No matter what happens, we'll be on her side and support her

her to say these things to her?

saw someone at Audrey's place. I was so

asked, even more puzzled, "Who did you

on earth could

deep breath and said through gritted teeth, "I saw the

yellow light hanging in the hallway,

"Don't worry. My parents are actually very easygoing. You did it great. My mom's

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anxiously. "Nobody wants to see their daughter rush into marriage with someone she barely knows. I'm worried that your parents might think I'm not good

to reassure Alistair. "You're overthinking... But she suddenly

the day when she helped the Harper family move.