Downstairs. Audrey had just finished washing up when Pete knocked on the door. “Audrey, are you still awake?”


    “No, wait a moment.” Audrey threw on a coat and went to open the door. “What’s going on? Why aren’t you asleep in the middle of the night?”


    It was cold outside. Pete stepped in and closed the door. “Audrey, why did you put that person upstairs?”


    Audrey replied, “There are only three rooms in the house. If not upstairs, where else?”


    Pete was worried. “But that room belonged to that woman.”


    “Isn’t that perfect?” Audrey said. “Go to bed early. Tomorrow you have to go out to sea with Dad. I won’t be staying here for long.”


    “Alright then.” Pete hesitated. “When do you n to tell him about that matter?”


    Audrey hesitated. “If I can keep it a secret forever, that would be best. It’s also her wish.”


    Pete sighed. “Actually, I think he’s pretty good, not arrogant at all. Rowan is really adorable.”


    “Stop talking about this and go to bed.”


    “Alright then.” Pete left.


    Audrey closed the door and nced upstairs, her mind drifting back to memories of falling into the sea.


    Those memories were haunting.


    The next day.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    Terrence had a good night’s sleep and woke up around nine o’clock with Little Lucky.


    Little Lucky hadn’t woken up once during the night and slept through till morning.


    Terrence found it amazing; he hadn’t slept so well in a long time.


    He dressed Little Lucky, and they went downstairs together. Audrey had prepared breakfast. “Did you sleep wellst night?”


    “Very well.” Terrence carried Little Lucky over. “Where are they?”


    “They went out to sea,” Audrey said. “Let’s eat first. I made something simple, and we can take a walk by the beach afterward.”


    There were eggs, lean meat porridge, and a couple of side dishes.


    Compared to the Sterling family’s breakfast, it was simple but nutritious.


    The lean meat porridge was specially made for Little Lucky, who had quite an appetite.


    “Alright.” Terrence ced Little Lucky on a chair to eat by herself.


    “I’ll feed her,” Audrey said, enjoying taking care of Little Lucky.


    Little Lucky suddenly kissed Audrey on the cheek. “Mommy.”


    “What a lovable little girl,” Audreyughed. “Eat up.”


    Terrence watched their interaction with a happy heart.


    After breakfast, the three of them took a walk by the beach.


    Little Lucky wanted to walk by herself, toddling along and picking up shells as she went.


    While strolling along the beach, they encountered the wife of the supermarket owner.


    This time, Audrey didn’t greet her. The olddy was walking with friends and didn’t want to disturb them upon seeing someone with Audrey.


    At this moment, Audrey needed to use the restroom, so Terrence sat down with Little Lucky to wait.


    Seeing Audrey leave, the olddy approached Terrence and started asking questions. “Handsome young man, what’s the name of that woman who was just with you? She looks familiar.”


    Thest part was just an excuse; the olddy wanted to confirm if it was indeed Audrey she knew.


    Terrence noticed her local ent and realized they were close to the ck family’s residence. He worried she might know about the real Audrey’s ident and that word would get back to Spencer.


    He simply said, “Her name is Audrey.”


    “Really? It’s Audrey?” The olddy muttered. “She looks different from before.”


    Terrence casually asked, “What’s different?”


    “She looks different,” said the supermarket owner’s wife curiously. “Did she get stic surgery? She looks so beautiful now! The real Audrey went out to sea and disappeared for a while beforeing back looking different.”


    Terrence didn’t exin further; of course she looked different-this wasn’t the real Audrey but his wife Meredith.


    It seemed Pete was right; the real Audrey had an ident at sea. To avoid shocking Spencer too much, they had Meredith pretend to be Audrey.


    “She is indeed Audrey,” Terrence said without revealing more as he saw Audrey returning. He picked up Little Lucky and told the olddy, “I have something to do.”


    With that, Terrence walked towards Audrey.


    Audrey saw the olddy and asked Terrence, “What were you talking about? That’s Amy; her family runs a supermarket.”


    “She said you look different from how Audrey used to look,” Terrence said honestly. “Pete told me everything-the real Audrey passed away at sea. Mr. ck couldn’t bear it and had you pretend to be her. It’s a benevolent lie.”