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

Audrey took the paper and started reviewing it carefully.

Five minutes went by, and she hadn't picked up her pen yet. Miles thought she might not know how to do it either and felt a little letdown.

It was said that this problem hadn't been solved by any student yet. He thought Audrey could do it, but it seemed she was stuck too.

"Audrey, maybe we should just let it go..." Just as Miles was about to suggest giving up, Audrey picked up the pen and started working on it eagerly.

A few minutes later, she pushed the paper toward Miles and said, "This problem is indeed a bit advanced for you, but if you approach it differently, it's not that hard. I've written down the solution for you. You can take a look..." "You... you solved it?" Miles was so excited that his voice trembled.

'Even my physics teacher couldn't solve this one. Did Audrey really solve it this quickly?' Miles thought.

Picking up the test paper and confirming the answer was correct, Miles couldn't help but admire Audrey even more. "Not even Trevor could solve this problem, but you figured it out in just ten minutes. You're amazing!" Trevor was a straight-A student, handpicked for Quinet University. If he couldn't figure out the problem, it must be a tough one.

Yet, Audrey solved it with ease.

Having her tutor him wasn't just helpful. It was incredibly effective.

Seeing the genuine admiration and smile on Miles's face, Audrey felt like she was back in her high school days.

Back then, solving a tough problem would make her happy for a long time.

Even though she was mostly unfazed these days, she still felt a thrill of pleasure from the praise.

"I've been working with college-level material since my senior year of high school, so this isn't a big deal to me," said Audrey.

Miles was puzzled. "Working with college material in senior year? Audrey, don't you need to take the SAT?"

Audrey replied, "I've already been guaranteed a spot at Willowdale University since junior year!"

Words failed Miles.

In a family with three kids, Trevor got a secured spot, and so did Audrey. He was the only one who needed to take the SAT. That was such a blow.

Just as Miles slumped on the sofa with a sigh and covered his face with the test paper, Jessica came out of the kitchen carrying the dishes and called out, "Miles, come help carry the dishes. It's dinnertime." "Alright, be right there!" Miles jumped up, pushed aside his disappointment, and headed into the kitchen.

Audrey waved to Sunny on the sofa with a gentle smile, "Sunny, let's go wash up and have dinner."

Sunny obediently walked over, took Audrey's hand, and together they went to wash their hands.

Once the dishes were all set on the table, the four of them took their seats.

Jessica gazed at Sunny, her eyes brimming with affection and a trace of concern. She constantly served him food with great enthusiasm.

Sunny initially managed to maintain a stern expression, but it was clear that he was struggling to keep it up. Eventually, he could only turn to Audrey with a pleading look.

Audrey chuckled, and gently pinched his cheek as she took the steak from his plate. "Grandmother gives you food because she loves you, Sunny. If you like Grandmother and Uncle Miles, you can give them food too..." With that, she tilted her head, looking at Sunny tenderly.

Jessica's face immediately lit up with anticipation at the words.

Miles acted like he didn't care, but his eating obviously slowed down.

Sunny gently squeezed the fork in his hand, looking slightly tense.

Thinking of his condition, Jessica didn't want to push him, so she quickly intervened, "Sunny's just not familiar with me yet, but with a few more visits, he'll get used to it."

Audrey sighed, realizing she might have been too hasty.

Just as they were about to give up, Sunny picked up a piece of chicken and gently placed it on Jessica's plate.

This left not only Jessica pleasantly surprised, but Audrey was also shocked.

She grinned from ear to ear, gave Sunny a peck on the cheek, and praised, "Sunny, you're amazing."noveldrama

Sunny blushed with a shy smile, picked up another piece, and then placed it on Audrey's plate.

Seeing the food on their plates made Jessica and Audrey so happy that they couldn't help but eat more.

Miles, completely ignored on the side, was disappointed.

After dinner, the overlooked Miles took the initiative to clean up the kitchen and dining table. Then he headed to his room to focus on his studies.

Jessica was extremely gratified and

gave Audrey & pat on the shoulder.

"You really have a way with him. Ever since you arrived, Miles has started studying on his own. Before, no matter how much I nagged him to read a book, he wouldn't budge!"

Audrey didn't take credit, saying quietly, "Miles actually knows everything deep down." Jessica had raised both her sons to be well-mannered and thoughtful.

Jessica sighed, "Miles has always been considerate. I don't expect him to achieve great things. I just don't want him to have any regrets. As long as he's tried his best, even if the outcome isn't perfect, at least he won't look back with regret.

"Yes." Hearing this, Audrey felt a wave of bittersweet emotion in her heart.

Back when she was with the Rhodes family, even if she got perfectē scores Fiona wouldn't say a word of praise, but Jessica felt pleased just because Miles was willing to make an effort.

It showed that even though they were both mothers, there was a difference between them.

Audrey said, "Mom, don't worry. I've got it covered. Miles is smart and now he's willing to work hard. He'll definitely get good grades!"

Jessica didn't really pay much attention to those words. Instead, she showed concern for Audrey. "Let's not talk about that brat. How about you? How have you been lately?" "I've been pretty good," Audrey said without a second thought.

Jessica frowned slightly. Her gaze fell on Sunny as he sat on the sofa, a touch of mixed feelings in her look.

Her heart ached for Sunny, who was so young and already dealing with autism.

Yet, she also felt for her daughter, using her best years to be a stepmother to someone else's child.

Even though Sunny had been well-behaved today, his condition was like a ticking time bomb.

No one knew what might happen when his condition acted up.

No matter how close she was to someone else's child, it was always different from having her own.

As a mother, she still hoped her daughter would have a child of her own.

Thinking about this, Jessica lowered her voice and asked, "Audrey, have you ever thought about having your own child?"