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

Chapter 163 Thomas shot a herce glare at his wife Scarlen had hoped her husband would hack her up, but when she saw his attitude toward Alistair, her legs "This man is theItres my hudand tall x about all the ttrying to please" for really messed with the wrong persont she thought Thomas no longern wearing a friendly face, turned to Scarlett and barked. "You troublemaker! You're always causing issues for me! Hurry up and Tip in humiliation Th orbirtant, she managed in say, "Im sorry. Please forgive mit "The person who should apologue to isn'tAlistair reminded her expressioniruly Scarlett's expression changed, and she looked at Andrry beside Alistair. Why does this hitch ger so lucky to marry a man willing to stand up for her she thought jealously "What are you dawelling for? Are you thinking of getting a divorce? Apologize now! jomas pressed.

Scarlett's eyes himed red witli jealousy. Thomas impatiently pushed her from behind, worried the might drag him down with her.

Feeling familied, Scarlet clenched her fisis, boril her head to Audrey and Sunny, and apologized before dragging the chubby boy away.

Thomas wapird to take this chance to get acquainted with Alistair, but Alistair didn't even spare him a glance and walked away holding Andrey's hand The three of them arrived at a cafe. As Alistair inserted a straw into the coffee and handed it to Audrey, he remembered to apologize. "Sorry for being late and making you feel uncomfortable!" After buying the coffee, he worried that Audrey and Sunny might be hungry after all the playtime, so he went next door to get spastries and cream puffs. He didn't expect to walk back into the scene from earlier. Audrey waved her hand dismissively. "We didn't feel uncomfortable she rephed softly.

She wasn't that fragile, and even if Alistair hadn't come, she wouldn't have let anyone bully her. Just as she was thinking this, a soft, squishy cream pull appeared in front of her. Turning her head, she met Sunny's round, beautiful eyes. Sunny stubbornly held the cream puff out toward her. Audrey paused for a moment, her eyes lighting up as she asked softly. "Sunny, is this for me? Sunny nodded slightly. This surprised even Alistair. Sunny is actually willing to approach Audrey on his own!" he thought.

The earlier unpleasantness was washed away by this unexpected delight. Audrey beamed. Thank you, Sunny" She bent down to take the cream paff, then grabbed another piece and offered it to Sunny. "Let's eat together, Sunny," Sunny obediently accepted it, cradling it in his small hands and taking a tiny bite, which made Audrey's eyes sparkle Watching from the side, Alistair suddenly felt like an outsider, an inexplicable sadness welling up inside him Fortunately, Audrey finally remembered him and pushed a piece of cake toward him. "You should eat too. with joy Alistair's furrowed brow finally relaxed. While he didn't receive the streatment as Audrey's hand-feeding, at least be hadn't been forgotten.

Audrey could clearly feel Sunny's change in attitude toward her. He would take the initiative to hold her hand, follow her without negling excuses, and even wipe her sweat with a tissue, mimicking Alistair... During their ttogether, Audrey had noticed Sunny's progress. He was observing actively, mimicking adult behavior, and could remember sumple patterns.

As long as I keep intervening. Sunny will surely get better! Audrey saw hope and beceven gentler with Sunny.

The family of three enjoyed afternoon tea before continuing to explore the amusement park. Alistair carried the big white goose he had won for Sunny"- With his cool, distinguished demeanor, Alistair holding the fluffy toy attracted many curious glances. Yet, he didn't mind the attention, closely following Audrey

They played until evening and had dinner outside before driving home. On the way back. Audrey and Sunny fell asleep snuggled up in the back Alistair drove his gaze softening as he looked at them in the rearview mirror. When they arrived at their apartment complex, neither of them had woken up Just as Alistair was about to open the car door to carry them inside, Audrey suddenly stirred awake 1/2 11:47 AM Chapter 163

"Shh!" Audrey glanced at the sleeping Summy in her arms, signaling to Alistair, and carefully lifted Sunny but of the car. Alistair locked the car and softly said. "Lettake him. He's a bit heavy." Without a second thought, Audrey shook her head, "It's fine. I can handle it." After a full day of fun, her bond with Sunny had visibly deepened, and she naturally didn't want to let him go.

Once in the children's room. Audrey gently helped Sunny take off his clothes and shoes to get him ready for bed. Sunny was sound asleep. Yet Audrey couldn't rest easy and chose to stay by his bedside. Feeling a bit jealous, Alistair stepped closer and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. "Darling, it's getting late. We should go to bed soon!" le leaned in closer, whispering in her ear with his deep, magnetic voice that concealed a hint of longing, causing a faint blush to creep across Audrey's checks. Seizing the moment, Alistair leaned in and kissed her.

startled, Audrey instinctively glanced at Sunny to see if he was awake. Noticing he was still asleep, she prepared to leave with Alistair. But just as shie tood up, a little hand suddenly reached out and grabbed hers. "Mom... Mommy