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

affectionate, Jessica felt a bit happier. She smiled, "Who says only things about me are

happened

off to comfort his daughter after

sighed, "She isn't

she wouldn't hurt. anyone on purpose? No matter what happens, we'll be on her side and support her unconditionally!" Jessica said in

confused. "Didn't you go to find her to say these things to her? Why didn't you

sighed, a bit lost, "I saw someone at Audrey's place. I was so surprised that I forgot why

more puzzled, "Who did

who on earth could unsettle

through gritted teeth, "I saw the old

the warm yellow light hanging in the hallway, Audrey gently took

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

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rush into marriage with someone she barely knows. I'm worried that your parents might think I'm not good enough for you and will persuade

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

day when she helped the Harper family move. Peter asked