Chapter 148
Realizing that the Harper family’s capture was likely Alistair’s doing. Audrey felt a surge of emotion in her heart as she listened to Jessica continue on the phone. “Audrey, I know she’s your nominal grandmother,
“Yet she doesn’t even recognize your dad, her own son. You don’t need to show her any filial piety. Just pretend you’re unaware of the situation and live your life in peace.”
Jessica worried that if Audrey learned about the Harper family’s arrest, she might feel sentimental and soften her heart to help them.
What Jessica didn’t know was that the Harper family had been involved in Audrey’s kidnapping, and there was no way she could ever forgive them.
Since the past couldn’t be changed, and to avoid upsetting Jessica and harming her health, Audrey decided to stay silent about the kidnapping incident.
After chanting for a while longer, Jessica tentatively asked. “Audrey, when are you going to bring your husband home for a meal?”
Audrey paused. If it were before, she would have readily agreed to let Alistair meet her family, but now..
- Jessica added understandingly. “If it’s not convenient, that’s okay.……“
Noticing Audrey’s hesitation. ]
Audrey shook her head. “It’s not that it’s inconvenient. It’s just that he’s really busy with work. I’ll talk to him about it.”
“Alright, Jessica replied.
Jessica didn’t genuinely want to meet Alistair. She simply found it awkward to ask for a divorce without having seen in person Moreover, since Alistair had helped her while she was hospitalized, it was only right to meet him for a meal as a way to show her gratitude.
Audrey felt somewhat troubled. She wanted Alistair to meet her parents, but his status was just too lofty. Besides, Alistair’s father hadn’t accepted her yet. Arranging a meeting at this time made her anxious about putting pressure on her family.
When Alistair finished tidying up the kitchen and came out, he found Audrey sitting on the couch, lost in thought. The television was still on, but her gaze was unfocused, burdened by heavy thoughts.
Alistair quietly approached and sat down beside her, gently brushing his damp fingers against her cheek.
“What are you thinking about? You look so absorbed, he asked.
Startled, Audrey snapped back to reality and stared at him. Her eyes were so deep, as if holding
Alistair felt a twinge of worry. “What’s wrong?”
Audrey spoke softly. “My mom called earlier. She wants to invite you over for dinner.
Alistair raised an eyebrow. “Sure, when?”
olding countless unexpressed emotions,
The reason Alistair hadn’t met the Harper family before was that he was unsure if Audrey would accept them. Now that they had acknowledged each other, it was time for him to meet them.
Feeling a bit guilty, Audrey admitted. “Well, I told her you might not have time since you’re so busy with work
“No matter how busy I am, there’s always time to meet your family. For our first meeting, I’ll make sure to bring some nice gifts,” Alistair replied. As Alistair stood up to leave, Audrey quickly grabbed his hand. Biting her lip, she hesitated before saying. “Well… my parents have some
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misconceptions about you and might… try to persuade you to divorce me.”
again.
Alastair was momentarily taken aback. He had just managed to comfort Audrey, and he didn’t want to be sidelined a Quickly, Alistair changed the subject. “I have a lot of work piled up from being away for the past few days, so I really don’t have time to meet them right now. How about we wait a bit longer?”
“Okay, let’s wait a little longer, Audrey said. She could feel Alistairs affection for her, but she wasn’t sure if this kindness would last a lifetime.
If they ended up parting ways, she hoped it would be a peaceful separation, so it was better not to involve her parents in their relationship just yet. That evening, Audrey made a delicious seafood stew for Sunny. He finished eating but still refused to come out.
Audrey attempted to coax him out with a bedtime story, but it didn’t work. Instead, she had to tell him the story through the door to help him fall asleep.
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Chapter 148
When the children’s room was decorated, Alistair had considered that Sunny would be staying over, so he had installed a monitor in the room
After finishing the story. Audrey heard silence from inside the room and decided to check the monitor. Sunny lay quietly in bed, hugging a small rabbit pillow, already asleep.
Watching the video of Sunny’s calm and peaceful sleeping face made Audrey’s lips curl into a soft smile, her expression gentle.
Alistair wrapped his arm around her waist from behind, resting his chin lightly on her shoulder as he lowered his voice, saying, “Darling, I want to hear a bedtime story too.”
