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

Jessica knew what Audrey was worried about and chuckled, "Your dad's been a driver for ages. It's what he knows, but don't fret. He looks after himself and gets plenty of rest. If the job ever gets too grueling, he's not above calling it quits."

"That's good." Audrey didn't push further.

As they talked about these family matters, Audrey felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

The aroma of the steaks simmering in the pot filled the kitchen as Audrey picked through vegetables. Thinking about the bruises on Miles's face, she cautiously asked, "What happened to Miles's injuries? Is someone at school picking on him?" Bringing this up, Jessica couldn't help but sigh, "Is that what he told you?"

Audrey shook her head. "No, he said he fell, but those bruises look more like someone hit him. I'm afraid he's being picked on at school and keeps it to himself, not wanting to cause us any distress."

Jessica chuckled, "He's just too embarrassed to tell you."

Audrey raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's going on?"

"I'm the one who gave him those bruises..." Jessica sighed and explained the whole situation to Audrey.

With everything clear, Audrey was rendered speechless.

and said softly, "I didn't mean to be hard on him. I was just frustrated that he tried

In fact, he's smarter than Trevor. He's just been preoccupied with looking after me, which has affected

she spoke, a tinge of guilt in her words. "Truth is, I've been what's been holding him back. I'm doing much better now, but with the SAT right around the corner, I'm worried Miles might not make it this time..." Seeing the guilt on Jessica's face, Audrey comforted her, "We're family. No one's holding anyone back. We still have some time

of joy appeared in Jessica's eyes

then, her face clouded with concern. "Wouldn't that be a lot to ask of you? You've got enough on

"It's no trouble. I still remember most of the high school stuff, so

this year, we can hire a

Jessica thought

sense. She couldn't contain her excitement as she urged Audrey, "Go and see if there's

temper, Audrey chuckled and

was

picked up the test papers from the coffee

trouble with the basics, but after thoroughly checking

points on the

simplest ones, but he was getting the complex problems right at the end, with

that Miles was purposely