My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon (Audrey)

"Yes..." Audrey responded almost instinctively and then caught herself, "but missing you won't change the fact that you won't be back for another two days, right? Speaking of which, when is the psychiatrist you mentioned coming?" Thankfully, she didn't let desire cloud her mind, or it would've been really embarrassing.

A flicker of amusement danced in Alistair's eyes as he spoke gently, "She's in Riverdale, but she said she needs a day to settle in. She should be able to see Sunny tomorrow, so I'll be counting on your assistance then." "Don't mention it. We are family," Audrey said, slightly displeased.

Alistair tentatively suggested, "You know, Sunny actually has no real connection with you..."

Audrey's expression changed, and she said angrily, "If you're going to talk like this, I'll get upset. Sunny is my son. How can he not be related to me? You've only been away for two days, and you've become so annoying with your words." 'Could someone have influenced him?' she thought.

Seeing her unhappy expression, Alistair quickly softened his tone, apologizing and soothing her, "Alright. My mistake. It's just that I heard you took Sunny to meet your family, and I was concerned they might not accept him." Audrey kept a stern face. "Whether they accept him or not is their problem. I've always treated Sunny as my own son, and you know that. Saying things like this hurts me. Or do you simply not trust me and are testing me on purpose?" Alistair's expression changed immediately as he quickly said, "How could that be? Honey, don't be mad. I really didn't mean it that way.

"I just... feel a bit guilty. Sunny isn't your responsibility, yet you've been taking care of him, and I can't be there with you. I'm worried that you might find it troublesome, but I really don't mean to not trust you."

Audrey noticed his sincerity and her anger eased, but she remained resolute. "So listen well, in my eyes, Sunny is like my own kid. It's not a burden. If you mention it again, I'll be very upset."

Alistair quickly promised, "Alright. I won't dare anymore. Could you please forgive me, honey?"

Audrey let out a soft snort, let the

matter drop, and then inquired,

"What's the name of thenoveldrama

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psychologist arriving tomorrow? And where should I meet her?"

Alistair shook his head, truthfully saying, "I don't know her real name, only that she's called Ausline. She's never appeared on any social media or public platform. Before I got n touch with her, no one had ever seen her."

'What's so mysterious?' thought Audrey.

Audrey's eyes slightly darkened, and she unconsciously rubbed her thumb and index finger together. 'Ausline? A psychologist...' A frown marred Audrey's face as she pondered.

When she was still in high school, there was a particularly bad criminal case in Riverdale.

The mental

was a teenager with

alth issues, whose

methods caused

Widespread panic. Covet

When she learned it was a psycho killer, she suddenly developed an interest in psychology.

She even published a paper online about the psychology of adolescent offenders.

Not wanting to reveal her real name, she signed it with an initial from her name, which was Ausline.

What a coincidence that the psychologist treating Sunny now was also named Ausline. "What's up?" Alistair quickly noticed her change in demeanor and asked with concern. Audrey parted her lips but didn't know where to begin.

She hadn't even met this Ausline. Everything was just speculation. It might be just a coincidence.