My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon (Audrey) novel Chapter 31

Alistair didn't regret stepping in. If Dominic was foolish enough to let her go, that was his mistake.

However, Alistair couldn't help but fear Audrey might regret marrying him. He couldn't even imagine what he would do if she filed for divorce.

As Alistair gazed at Audrey's striking profile, his expression grew serious. Just then, she looked up suddenly, meeting his eyes head-on.

Alistair's heart skipped, and he looked away quickly, covering his mouth as he cleared his throat, wondering if she was about to ask for a divorce.

After a pause, Audrey's bright voice rang out. "Alistair, what kind of car do you like?"

Alistair's eyes widened slightly, caught off guard. "A car? Why? Are you planning to buy one?"

'Has she really been so deep in thought about this?' Alistair thought, feeling relieved.

Audrey nodded, replying, "Yeah. Don't you say you were fine being a freeloader? You practically covered dinner tonight with that favor of yours, so I figured I'd buy you a new car, just to keep you comfortable."

Audrey meant it playfully, of course, not really calling Alistair a freeloader.

Alistair, momentarily speechless, looked a bit dazed. "You...uh..."

"Well, do you want one or not?" Audrey demanded, feigning annoyance as she narrowed her eyes at him.

"Of course I do. As long as it's from you, I'll love it," Alistair answered quickly.

Whatever her reasoning, Alistair was happy to accept it. 'After all, at least for this moment, she's thinking of me, isn't she?' he thought.

"That's more like it. I'll make sure it's a good one," Audrey said with a nod, glancing back down at her phone.

A moment later, Audrey looked back up, adding thoughtfully, "It's not that I don't like your car. It's just, well, we're married, and you paid for the house, so I figure getting you a car is fair. Plus..."

Audrey trailed off for a second before continuing, "I want everyone watching to know I'm serious about this marriage. I didn't do this on a whim."

Audrey had seen the posts herself. She wasn't about to go around explaining to everyone individually, but if they lived well together, the gossip would eventually die down.

The determined look in Audrey's eyes as she talked about their future made something in Alistair stir. She was ready to move on from her past and make a real life with Alistair.

When Alistair heard this, his heart stirred slightly. Like everyone else, he'd thought Audrey married him just to spite Dominic. And there was no reason for her to marry a stranger.